Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Update: New Maryland Transparency Site

Following up on my last post about the new Maryland transparency website; I got the following response from my email inquiry:
From: marylandgov@dbm.state.md.us
Date: 1/5/2009 12:14 PM
Good afternoon,   Thank you for contacting Maryland.Gov regarding the new transparency website.  I have checked with the Web Team and the url will be released at the Governor's press conference on January 8th.  We apologize for the delay but we do appreciate your interest.   If we can be of further assistance please email us and reference ticket #670355.   Thank you and have a great day,  Mary Ann  Maryland.Gov  How is our service?  Let us know what you think.  Just click on the link below to take our quick online survey:  https://www.dbm.state.md.us/SelectSurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?EID=981B476B038BLH95BM5oBM46B2KM                      ________________________________  
From: Hyrum Sent: Mon 1/5/2009 1:16 AM  To: SERVDESK  Subject: URL for new transparency website    Hello,  What is the URL for the new transparency website that was scheduled to be launched and available to the public no later then January 1, 2009 according to HB 358?  
Thank You  
I followed the link to the survey and submitted an outstanding review.
Mark your calendar for Jan 8th, when the governor will announce the new URL.
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