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For sites about the state government of Maryland and its functions, and for statewide elected officials. Local and county government sites go in the Government categories of their respective Localities or Counties categories; political parties and candidates for office go into the Society_and_Culture/Politics subcategory of the state, locality, or county, as appropriate.

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Census 2000 Data for the State of Maryland

http://www.census.gov/census2000/states/md.html
U.S. census data.
Department of Juvenile Services

http://www.djs.state.md.us/
Provides individualized care and treatment to youth who have violated the law, or who are a danger to themselves or others. Has information about programs end events.
Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

http://www.dllr.state.md.us/
Includes information about unemployment insurance, job fairs, labor statistics, professional licensing, and a county-by-county list of CareerNet offices.
Governor's Office for Children, Youth & Families

http://goc.maryland.gov/
Includes information about Head Start, infant mortality and child abuse prevention programs, and the school-based health center initiative. Site in English and Spanish.
Governor's Office of Minority Affairs

http://goma.maryland.gov/
Responsible for encouraging and supporting minority businesses throughout the state of Maryland.
Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism (GOSV)

http://www.gosv.state.md.us/
Supports and promotes volunteer service efforts that engage all Marylanders to strengthen their communities. Through the combined efforts of traditional volunteerism, AmeriCorps, and Maryland's Promise, the GOSV is providing solutions in the areas of education, public safety, health, and the environment.
Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations.

http://www.marylandnonprofits.org/
Information on Maryland Nonprofits.
Maryland Attorney General - Consumer Protection Division

http://www.oag.state.md.us/Consumer/
Find information for consumers including tips and publications, FAQ and online complaint filing.
Maryland Business License Information System

http://business.maryland.gov/start/the-process/blis
information on permits and licenses needed in order to start, relocate, or expand a business in Maryland.
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights

http://mccr.maryland.gov/
Ensures equal opportunity in housing, employment, and public accommodations.
Maryland Department of Aging

http://www.aging.maryland.gov/
Description of services and programs, housing options, caregiving information, senior assistance, news, and resources.
Maryland Department of Agriculture

http://mda.maryland.gov/
Provides information on agribusiness programs, environmentally sound farming practices, land preservation, and crop reports.
Maryland Department of Budget and Management

http://dbm.maryland.gov/
Helps the Governor, State agencies, and their employees to obtain fiscal, capital, personnel, and information technology resources. Includes budget information, employee services, state jobs, procurement and contracts, and technology.
Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development

http://business.maryland.gov/
Promotes the State's many economic advantages and markets local products and services at home and abroad to spur economic development, international trade and tourism. Provides information on programs available to businesses, financing, workforce training, exporting and trade and small and minority business assistance.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

http://www.dhcd.state.md.us/
Neighborhood revitalization, affordable rental housing initiatives, cultural preservation, and list of priority funding areas.
Maryland Department of Human Resources

http://www.dhr.state.md.us/
information about Welfare Reform, Adoption, Child Support and Child Support Offenders and Immigration. Serves families and individuals who are in need of temporary economic assistance and vulnerable children and adults seeking protection from abuse or neglect.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources

http://dnr2.maryland.gov/
Maryland natural resources-related information, products and services to visitors. Weekly newsletter.
Maryland Department of the Environment

http://www.mde.state.md.us/
Protects and restores the quality of Maryland's air, land, and water resources, while fostering economic development, healthy and safe communities, and quality environmental education. Meetings, hearings and calendar of events, permits, programs, research, and information for citizens and business.
Maryland Energy Administration

http://energy.maryland.gov/
Offers information and advice about energy conservation, current programs, and updates.
Maryland Environmental Service

http://www.menv.com/
Provides information on current projects and initiatives such as recycling and waste management.
Maryland Film Office

http://www.marylandfilm.org/
Coordinates film production issues in Maryland. Description of services, films, news, and resources.
Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute

http://www.mfri.org/
The State's training and education system for emergency response personnel. Staff and command, field operations, government and industry training, and regional information.
Maryland Horse Industry Board

http://mda.maryland.gov/horseboard/Pages/horse_board.aspx
Promotes the horse industry in Maryland and to licenses boarding and rental facilities. Members, regulations, census results, news, disaster preparedness, and minimum standards for horse care.
Maryland Information Technology Center (MITC)

http://www.mitc.org/
Located in Rockville on the campus of the University of Maryland. Works in coordination with state and local agencies, academic institutions, and industry to promote the widest possible employment of modern technology in education and economic development.
Maryland Insurance Administration

http://www.mdinsurance.state.md.us/
The official site of the Maryland Insurance Administration, and independent state agency providing information and services for consumers, media, and the insurance industry.
Maryland New Hire Registry

http://newhire-reporting.com/MD-Newhire/default.aspx
Maryland employers are required to report newly hired and re-hired employees within 20 days of their hire date. Find related information and reporting tools.
Maryland Public Purchasing Association (MPPA)

http://www.mppainc.org/
State chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), which serves as a professional organization for procurement officers. Site features include education and certification courses, an events calendar, and overview of programs and services.
Maryland Public Service Commission

http://www.psc.state.md.us/
Regulates public utilities (gas, electric, telephone, water, and sewage disposal companies) and certain passenger transportation companies doing business in Maryland.
Maryland State Archives

http://msa.maryland.gov/
Includes the online Maryland Manual, and information about doing research in their collections of vital records, historical files, newspapers, maps, photographs, and art.
Maryland State Department of Education - Division of Rehabilitation Services

http://dors.maryland.gov/
Promotes the employment, economic self-sufficiency and independence of individuals with disabilities. News, description of services, council members, Workforce and Technology Center programs, and how to apply for disability benefits.
Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

http://www.lbph.lib.md.us/
Calendar of programs, newsletters, brochure, application for service, and descriptive video list.
Maryland State Lottery

http://www.mdlottery.com/
Winning numbers, game information, locations of claim centers, and current size of the Big Game jackpot.
Maryland Student Legislature

http://msl.org/
Students from universities and colleges join together to write, research and debate issues of local, state, and national importance.
Maryland.gov

http://www.maryland.gov/
The official site for the State of Maryland. The Maryland state portal connects people, business, and government, and provides online searches of all state agencies.
MD Kids' Page

http://www.mdkidspage.org/
Maryland state facts including famous citizens, places to visit, census by county, and geography.
State Department of Assessments and Taxation

http://www.dat.state.md.us/
Promotes fairness in taxation for Maryland property owners by uniformly appraising all taxable property at market value, and offering programs of property tax relief and business services. Maryland's largest source of real estate data.
The Constitution of Maryland

http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/43const/html/const.html
The Constitution of Maryland sets forth the structure of the state government in detail. The Declaration of Rights sets forth the rights of the people under the Constitution of Maryland.
The Maryland Regional Production Guide

http://www.mdrpg.com/
Information for film production in Maryland. Description of services, regional information, and scouting report.

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