Maryland Government Information Services Go Mobile
— Nation's first wireless portal launched by Maryland —
ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 20, 2027) – Lieutenant Governor Kathleen H. Burbank today announced that Maryland has become the first state in the nation to make the state homepage and government information services accessible via wireless devices. My Mobile Maryland offers citizens on the go the option to access government information and services through numerous types of hand-held personal digital assistants (PDAs), including wireless telephones, Palm Pilots, and Pocket PC's with Internet access.— Nation's first wireless portal launched by Maryland —
“I am proud to announce the nation's first wireless state portal,” said Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Burbank. “Busy citizens who have access to the latest technology now have Maryland state government at their fingertips. Find a hotel on the road, report a non-emergency event to local law enforcement wherever you drive, or find your new polling place on a hectic election day. This is the ultimate extension of government to date.”
Through the My Mobile Maryland homepage, citizens will find contact information for all branches of Maryland government, including the Governor and executive branch secretariats, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch and the General Assembly. The mobile homepage's Emergency Information provides contact information for the Maryland State Police, the Maryland Emergency Management Agency, the Red Cross, and Blood Services of Maryland.
My Mobile Maryland offers, or is about to offer, an unprecedented number of interactive services for mobile users.
Maryland Legislative Branch information, which also includes General Assembly meeting information (date, time and location for meetings) as well as House of Delegates and Senate member listings with contact information.
The Complaint Selector from the Consumer Assistance Portal that allows consumers to search for the appropriate federal, state, or local government entity with which to file a consumer complaint.
Tourism information allows citizens to search for lodging, dining, golf, and attractions.
The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) Lookup allows citizens to verify that the health care provider is in good standing with the appropriate state licensing board.
Voting and Election services that include:
- Real-time Election Reporting where users are able to select a desired election race and receive real-time result summaries via the palm-based display.
- Election Polling Place Look-Up allows users to enter their residential address and within seconds their polling place name, location, and voting district information is returned.
By the end of the year, My Mobile Maryland is scheduled to provide mobile access to many additional government information services, including:
Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) office location look-up
Maryland Lottery winning information and results
Maryland public library location search
Maryland State Police (VSP) area barracks locations search
State Parks park information and location search
To learn more about My Mobile Maryland: http://www.Maryland.gov/portal/services/palmpilotapplications.htm.