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November 2016

11/29/2016 — Maryland Department of Natural Resources App Receives Top Honors

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’s AccessDNR mobile app was awarded the Platinum MarCom Award, the competition’s highest honor, in the “App for Information” category.

11/17/2016 — Maryland Lobbyist Electronic Renewal Registration Now Open

The Maryland State Ethics Commission updated its Electronic Lobbying Reporting system to enable the Ethics Commission to accept electronic payments and Lobbyists can complete the entire registration process online.

October 2016

10/13/2016 — Maryland Business Express One-Stop Service Receives Digital Government Achievement Award

Maryland Business Express has been recognized by the Center for Digital Government with a prestigious Digital Government Achievement Award (DGAA) in the Government-to-Business category.

September 2016

9/26/2016 — Maryland Emergency Management Agency Urges Marylanders to Be Informed and Prepared

As part of America's PrepareAthon! Campaign, Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) encourages Marylander's to download the award-winning MARYLAND Prepares mobile app.

9/22/2016 — Maryland.gov Awarded Best In Class by Interactive Media Awards

Maryland’s award-winning website, www.Maryland.gov, was awarded Best in Class by the Interactive Media Awards™. This honor recognizes that Maryland.gov has met and surpassed the basic standards of excellence that comprise the web’s most professional work.

9/1/2016 — Maryland.gov is Named the Nation’s Best State Government Website

For the first time in state history, Maryland’s award-winning website, www.Maryland.gov, was named the best state government website in the country as part of the Center for Digital Government’s prestigious Best of Web competition.

August 2016

8/11/2016 — Maryland State Police Electronic Maryland Safety Inspection System a Success

The statewide Maryland Safety Inspection System (MSIS) has successfully streamlined the vehicle inspection process by enabling the 1,600 vehicle inspection stations statewide to electronically record and report results to the MSP.

June 2016

6/14/2016 — Maryland Encourages Online Renewal for Pesticide Licensing and Certification

The state of Maryland encourages online renewal through the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Pesticides Licensing and Certification Renewal Service.

6/1/2016 — Maryland Digital Government Services Recognized for Excellence

Maryland’s official website was recently honored with Distinction for Creative Excellence in Communications by the 22nd Annual Communicator Awards. In addition, the AccessDNR Apple Watch app won “Innovation of the Year” from the StateScoop 50 Awards.

April 2016

4/2/2016 — Maryland Offers Online Renewals for Weights and Measures Devices

Businesses with weighing and measuring devices can now pay for renewals and obtain certificates online through the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Weights & Measures Device Registration Service. Renewals will be accepted until May 31, 2016.

March 2016

3/15/2016 — Maryland Comptroller Offers Secure Mobile Online Tax Payment Service

Comptroller Peter Franchot reminds taxpayers that they can skip the hassle of waiting in long lines or mailing checks and make their tax payments online with the mobile-friendly Comptroller Online Tax Payment Service.

January 2016

1/8/2016 — Maryland Launches Online Notary Public Commission and Renewal Service

The Maryland Secretary of State has launched the Notary Public Online Application and Renewal Service