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Replacement Handicap Permits Available Online Through Nebraska DMV

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced the launch of a new free online service for individuals who hold a valid handicap parking permit. The Handicap Parking Permit Public Access application allows users to request a second handicap parking permit or a replacement permit online.

The DMV receives on average 160 requests monthly for replacement handicap parking permit placards. Prior to this new online service, individuals had to mail an application or visit a DMV office to request the replacement. Now they are able to do so online.

This new service was launched in conjunction with a redesign of the existing Handicap Parking Permit online service for medical professionals that was released earlier in 2012. The new web interface for these services is more user-friendly across devices, allowing for better compatibility with tablets and even mobile phones.

The two services were designed to streamline an over-burdened and over-complicated paper process where the responsibility fell to the patient who was already facing mobility challenges. Now, in place of visiting a DMV office to obtain and submit forms, the patient can simply visit their medical professional to apply for an original parking permit. And, they may now submit requests for an additional permit for a second vehicle or a replacement for a lost or mutilated permit from the comfort of their home without intervention by their doctor and without obtaining or submitting any forms. The patient receives the new handicap permit placard and identification card in the mail five to seven days later.

”We were able to address a cumbersome government process with the launch of the Medical Professional application last year, and are very excited to introduce even more convenience to Nebraska citizens with the new Handicap Permit Public Access application which allows permit holders to self-service their government needs,” says Rhonda K. Lahm, Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles.

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles has a large and growing suite of online services available at www.ClickDMV.ne.gov including:

Since the launch of the online Handicap Parking Permit system, over 6,500 new and renewal placards have been processed online by medical professionals.

Users can find out more about online Government services in Nebraska through:

RSS feeds: http://www.nebraska.gov/rss.xml
Twitter: http://twitter.com/nebraskagov
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nefanpage

About Nebraska.gov

Nebraska.gov (http://www.Nebraska.gov) is managed by Nebraska Interactive, LLC part of eGovernment firm NIC’s (NASDAQ: EGOV) family of companies. Nebraska Interactive works with state, county and city agencies to enable them to conduct business online and improve public access to government information.

About NIC

NIC Inc. (NASDAQ: EGOV) is the nation's leading provider of official government portals, online services, and secure payment processing solutions. The company's innovative eGovernment services help reduce costs and increase efficiencies for government agencies, citizens, and businesses across the country. NIC provides eGovernment solutions for more than 3,500 federal, state, and local agencies across the United States. Additional information is available at http://www.egov.com.

Texas.gov Launches Enhanced Website to Better Serve Texans

Every day, Texas.gov receives 20,000+ visitors, facilitates 6,400+ searches, supports 15,700+ clicks, and processes 72,000+ online transactions. And now, the State’s official website is even more user-friendly, welcoming all visitors with a new, bold, mobile-first design.

Providing Texans with a positive, successful experience is the cornerstone of Texas.gov. Using the latest web technologies and design philosophies, Texas.gov helps users accomplish their intended purpose as quickly and efficiently as possible. To achieve this, the enhanced Texas.gov features:

Responsive design – This innovative design approach ensures that Texas.gov delivers an optimal viewing experience from any device – mobile phone, tablet, or desktop. Texas.gov automatically detects screen resolution and determines the appropriate layout. For example, if a user visits from a mobile device or tablet, multi-columns are reduced to a single column and images are hidden so they do not interfere with the layout.
Contemporary visual design – A monochromatic design for the enhanced Texas.gov website makes a timeless yet innovative statement. The predominantly black and white theme and modern typography keeps the design simple, enabling users to quickly locate what they need. Iconic Texas images exude beauty in the background without detracting from the content or distracting the user.
Streamlined content – Using web analytics, we identified the most popular online services and gave them prominence on the Texas.gov homepage. These five services represent 75 percent of the three million plus clicks on homepage links in 2012. The Search-centered navigation that Texas.gov pioneered continues to be the most prominent and popular feature of the site.
Specialized landing pages – Four icons on the homepage – Driver, Business, Payments, and Records – direct users to topic-based, information-rich pages that provide links to relevant online services and other helpful assistance.
Comprehensive agency profiles – Texas.gov aggregates pertinent information for 183 executive, legislative, and judicial entities into a single profile for each that includes address, map, and contact information, as well as links to online services, social media, open data, and more.
Enhanced geolocation – New HTML5 geolocation APIs improved “Info Near You”, letting users consensually share their location. This allows Texas.gov to display local government information – such as driver license and vehicle registration offices, libraries, and parks – relative to the user’s location via an embedded Google map.

No matter what task you need to complete, what your comfort level with the Internet is, or what device you choose to use – Texas.gov delivers an exceptional experience to the constituents it serves day in and day out.

About Texas.gov

Texas.gov is the official website of the state of Texas (www.texas.gov) and is a collaborative public/private partnership managed by the Department of Information Resources (DIR). Texas.gov helps state and local government entities Web-enable their services and operates without tax funds through a partnership between the state and Texas NICUSA, LLC. Texas NICUSA builds, operates, maintains, and markets Texas.gov and is part of eGovernment firm NIC’s (NASDAQ: EGOV) family of companies. Since its launch in 2000, Texas.gov has securely processed more than 189 million financial transactions and collected more than $27 billion on behalf of participating entities.

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NIC Inc. (NASDAQ: EGOV) is the nation’s leading provider of official government websites, online services, and secure payment processing solutions. The company’s innovative eGovernment services help reduce costs and increase efficiencies for government agencies, citizens, and businesses across the country. Our popular self-funded solution allows government to put in-demand services online without using taxpayer funds. The NIC family of companies currently provides cost-effective eGovernment solutions for more than 3,500 federal, state, and local agencies in the United States. Additional information is available at http://www.egov.com.

Texas.gov Lanza un Sitio Web Mejorado para Servir Mejor a los Texanos

Cada día, Texas.gov recibe más de 20,000 visitantes, facilita más de 6,400 búsquedas, soporta más de 15,700 clics, y procesa más de 72,000 transacciones en línea. Y ahora, el sitio web oficial del Estado es aún más fácil de usar, acogiendo a todos los visitantes con un nuevo y audaz diseño para dispositivos móviles.

Ofrecer a los Texanos una experiencia positiva y exitosa es el concepto básico de Texas.gov. Utilizando las últimas tecnologías web y filosofías de diseño, Texas.gov ayuda a los usuarios a cumplir con sus propósitos de la manera más rápida y eficiente posible. Para lograrlo, las características del Texas.gov mejorado son:

Diseño adaptable – Este acercamiento al diseño innovativo garantiza que Texas.gov entregue una experiencia visual óptima desde cualquier dispositivo – teléfono móvil, tableta o computador. Texas.gov detecta automáticamente la resolución de pantalla y determina el formato apropiado. Por ejemplo, si un usuario ingresa desde un dispositivo móvil o tableta, las diferentes columnas se reducen a una sola columna y las imágenes se ocultan para no interferir con el formato.
Diseño visual contemporáneo – Un diseño monocromático mejorado para el sitio web Texas.gov hace una declaración atemporal pero innovativa. El tema predominantemente negro y blanco y la tipografía moderna mantienen el diseño simple, permitiendo a los usuarios encontrar rápidamente lo que necesitan. Imágenes icónicas de Texas emanan belleza en el fondo sin perturbar el contenido o distraer al usuario.
Contenido optimizado – Usando los análisis web, nosotros identificamos los servicios en línea más populares y les dimos protagonismo en la página de inicio de Texas.gov. Estos cinco servicios representan el 75 por ciento de los más de tres millones de clics en los enlaces de la página de inicio en 2012. La Navegación centrada en la Búsqueda que lideró Texas.gov, continúa siendo la característica más prominente y popular del sitio.
Páginas de destino especializadas – Cuatro íconos en la página de inicio – Conductor, Negocios, Pagos, y Registros – dirigen a los usuarios a páginas llenas de información por temas que proveen enlaces a servicios en línea importantes y otras ayudas útiles.
Perfiles de agencia exhaustivos – Texas.gov contiene información pertinente de 183 entidades ejecutivas, legislativas y judiciales en un perfil único para cada una, que incluye dirección, mapa e información de contacto, así como enlaces a servicios en línea, medios sociales, datos abiertos y más.
Geolocalización mejorada – Nueva API de geolocalización HTML5 mejorada “Información Cerca de Usted”, permitiendo a los usuarios compartir su ubicación consensuadamente. Esto permite a Texas.gov mostrar información del gobierno local – tal como oficinas de licencia de conducir y registro de vehículo, bibliotecas y parques – relacionada con la ubicación del usuario a través del mapa de Google.

No importa qué tarea necesita usted realizar, cuál es su nivel de comodidad en internet o cuál dispositivo ha escogido usar – Texas.gov ofrece una experiencia excepcional a los visitantes día tras día.

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Texas.gov es el sitio web oficial del Estado de Texas (www.texas.gov) y es una asociación de colaboración pública/privada manejada por el Departamento de Recursos de Información (DIR). Texas.gov ayuda a las entidades del gobierno estatal y local a ofrecer sus servicios a través de la web, y es operado sin fondos de los impuestos a través de una asociación entre el estado y Texas NICUSA, LLC. Texas NICUSA construye, opera, mantiene y comercializa a Texas.gov y es parte de la familia de compañías NIC (NASDAQ: EGOV) de la firma del e-Gobierno. Desde su lanzamiento en el año 2000, Texas.gov ha procesado de manera segura más de 189 millones de transacciones financieras y ha recaudado más de $27 billones en nombre de las entidades participantes.

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NIC Inc. (NASDAQ: EGOV) es el proveedor nacional más importante de sitios web oficiales del gobierno, servicios en línea, y soluciones para el procesamiento seguro de pagos. Los innovadores servicios de e-Gobierno de la compañía, ayudan a reducir los costos e incrementar la eficiencia de las agencias del gobierno, los ciudadanos y los negocios en todo el país. Nuestra popular solución auto-financiable permite al gobierno poner a disposición servicios en línea sin usar los fondos de los contribuyentes. La familia de compañías NIC actualmente ofrece soluciones económicas de e-Gobierno a más de 3500 agencias federales, estatales y locales en los Estados Unidos. Información adicional está disponible en http://www.egov.com.

Alcoholic Beverages Industry Portal Now Available Online at Maine.gov

Are you a business interested in shipping alcoholic beverages into the State of Maine? If so, you no longer need to go through the lengthy paper process.

To date, the product labels registration process with the Maine Department of Public Safety has been entirely manual, requiring paper copies of all labels to be submitted. With the introduction of the Alcoholic Beverages Industry Portal, http://www.maine.gov/online/liquor, this process can now be conducted online using an InforME subscriber account, eliminating the need for paper copies and creating efficiencies for both the industry and the State.

“The original paper process for submitting label information was becoming cumbersome and time consuming for both the industry and our department staff,” stated Lieutenant Scott Ireland of the Maine State Police. “Allowing the industry to submit their product information through an online application was the perfect solution to a growing problem.”

Governor Paul R. LePage praised the initiative. “This is another example of how we are helping businesses by simplifying the process to comply with state regulations,” the Governor said. “We are committed to streamlining regulatory processes wherever we can to make the state more business friendly.”

The service is presented through an easy-to-navigate user interface that allows for the addition of new labels, as well as the ability to manage existing labels and brands. A connection with a federal repository of label images eliminates the need for businesses to submit paper copies of labels in order to complete their registration.

“This is the first phase of what will be a suite of services intended to increase efficiency for both the industry and the state,” added Tim Poulin, Deputy Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations. “The portal will be expanded to include licensing, reporting and excise tax payment services.”

The online service was developed at no cost to Maine taxpayers and was created by the Maine Department of Public Safety and the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations, in partnership with the state’s e-government portal provider, InforME.

For more information regarding this service, please contact the Maine Department of Public Safety Liquor Licensing Division at 207-624-7220 or at liquor.licensing@maine.gov.

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About Maine.gov

Maine.gov (http://www.Maine.gov) is the official Web portal of the state of Maine. Maine.gov is a service of InforME, a collaborative effort between the state of Maine and Maine Information Network, LLC. part of the NIC (NASDAQ: EGOV) family of companies.

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Kansans: Why Wait in Line When You Can Renew Online?

Kansans who want to save a trip to their local county treasurers’ office could benefit from WebTags, the Kansas motor vehicle online renewal system (https://www.kswebtags.org). The Kansas Department of Revenue has partnered with Kansas.gov to remove the credit card and electronic check fee for processing a renewal online until August 2013. WebTags is a convenient online solution that allows Kansas motorists to renew their vehicle tags online with an electronic check or credit card.

“The simple process of renewing your vehicle tags online represents a great time-saving opportunity for Kansans. WebTags allows people to renew their eligible vehicle tags from the comfort of their home or office," Jeannine Koranda, Kansas Department of Revenue, Public Information Officer.

To renew online, all of the following must be true:

The vehicle must be currently registered in Kansas
You have a Kansas motor vehicle registration renewal notice that contains a Personal Identification Number (PIN)
Your address on the renewal notice is correct
The vehicle is insured by a participating insurance company

Renewals conducted online are processed and mailed within 10 days from your local county treasurer’s tag office. The process is quick, easy, and convenient for Kansas motorists. Save time and renew online!

About Kansas.gov

The Information Network of Kansas Inc., (INK) is responsible for the oversight of the development of the official Web site for the state of Kansas, Kansas.gov. The portal operates through a public-private relationship between INK and the Kansas Information Consortium, LLC, to help Kansas government entities Web-enable their information services. The Kansas Information Consortium builds, operates, maintains and markets Kansas.gov and is part of eGovernment firm NIC’s (NASDAQ: EGOV) family of companies.

About Kansas Department of Revenue

The Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) collects taxes and fees, administers Kansas tax laws, issues a variety of licenses and provides assistance to Kansas citizens and units of government. KDOR is committed to hard work every day for the people of Kansas; to treat our taxpayers, our employees, and each other with respect; to conduct business with integrity, fairness and civility; and to be held accountable for our efforts. We will collect taxes and fees, fairly, cheerfully, accurately and efficiently.

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Biennial Condominium Association Registration Starts with New Look at eHawaii.gov

The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) is kicking off the 2013-2015 Condominium Association Registration period with the introduction of a redesigned website and enhanced access through the state’s office website (http://eHawaii.gov).

More than 1,650 condominium associations are registered with the DCCA's Real Estate Branch. Those associations cover more than 157,000 condominium units and their owners in Hawaii.

“We're pleased to provide the upgraded services for Hawaii's condominium associations and managing companies," DCCA Director Keali’i Lopez said. "The new design is clean and user friendly, making the registration process quick and easy, even from a mobile device."

The design elements of this online service follows the new State of Hawaii website template, optimized for touch screen technology and smart phone interfaces by providing larger text, buttons designed for touch response and custom layouts for smaller screens.

Condominium Association Registration service is available at https://aouo.eHawaii.gov. It was developed and is maintained by eHawaii.gov.

About eHawaii.gov

Hawaii’s official Internet portal, http://www.eHawaii.gov, is managed by Hawaii Information Consortium, LLC, a Hawaii corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of eGovernment firm NIC Inc. (NASDAQ: EGOV). Hawaii Information Consortium works with state agencies to enable them to conduct state business online and improve public access to government information.

About NIC

NIC Inc. (NASDAQ: EGOV) is the nation's leading provider of official government portals, online services, and secure payment processing solutions. The company's innovative eGovernment services help reduce costs and increase efficiencies for government agencies, citizens, and businesses across the country. NIC provides eGovernment solutions for more than 3,500 federal, state, and local agencies in the United States. Additional information is available at http://www.egov.com.

Oregon’s Business Xpress Recognized by Computerworld as 2013 Honors Laureate

IDG’s Computerworld Honors Program announced that Oregon’s Business Xpress (www.oregon.gov/business) has been named a 2013 Computerworld Honors Laureate for its excellent application of technology to meet business needs. The annual award program honors visionary applications of information technology promoting positive social, economic and educational change.

“Technology continues to play a pivotal role in transforming how business and society functions. For the past 25 years the Computerworld Honors Program has had the privilege of celebrating innovative IT achievements,” said John Amato, vice president & publisher, Computerworld. “Computerworld is honored to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the 2013 class of Laureates and to share their work. These projects demonstrate how IT can advance organizations' ability to compete, innovate, communicate and prosper.”

The State of Oregon Secretary of State’s office made it easier for business owners to interact with the state with the launch of Business Xpress. The site, live since July 2012, brings together a multitude of state online services, forms, and information so that they may be accessed quickly and easily from a single website. The site was developed through Oregon’s E-Government Program with the assistance of NICUSA, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGOV) who is under contract to provide services.

“Reducing red tape and the time it takes to get answers will ultimately serve Oregon business better than ever before,” said Secretary of State Kate Brown. “Bringing information and services together in one place offers additional efficiency to businesses as they interact with the state online.”

With the launch of Business Xpress, business owners in the State of Oregon no longer need to navigate multiple agency websites to find the information and services they need to complete tasks online. These streamlined tasks include business registration, paying business taxes online, applying for building permits, and finding contracting opportunities with the State of Oregon.

About The Computerworld Honors Program

Founded by International Data Group (IDG) in 1988, The Computerworld Honors Program is governed by the not-for-profit Computerworld Information Technology Awards Foundation. Computerworld Honors is the longest running global program to honor individuals and organizations that use information technology to promote positive social, economic and educational change. Additional information about the program and a Global Archive of past Laureate case studies and oral histories of Leadership Award recipients can be found at the Computerworld Honors website http://events.computerworld.com/2013Honors.

About the Oregon E-Government Program

Enterprise Technology Services’ E-Government Program was established through Governor’s Office Executive Order in 2001 and is administered by the Department of Administrative Services. The Oregon Legislature further supports the Program by enacting legislation in 2011 that established an Electronic Portal Advisory Board to advance the effectiveness and delivery of new online services to the public. The Program works with Oregon government organizations to enable them to conduct state business online and improve public access to government information. http://www.oregon.gov/das/ets/egov

About NIC

NIC (NASDAQ: EGOV) is the nation's leading provider of official government portals, online services, and secure payment processing solutions. The company's innovative E-Government services help reduce costs and increase efficiencies for government agencies, citizens, and businesses across the country. The NIC family of companies provides E-Government solutions for more than 3,500 federal, state, and local agencies across the United States. Additional information is available at http://www.egov.com.

Reinstate Your Texas Driver License with Texas.gov

Skip the trip to the driver license office and earn back your driving privileges with Texas.gov/License Eligibility, an online service offered by Texas.gov in partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). This service lets you:

pay reinstatement fees online,
view the compliance items necessary to reinstate your driver license, and
track the status of your driving eligibility.

Originally launched in 2011, Texas.gov/License Eligibility is rapidly gaining popularity among Texans. In 2012, more than 110,000 Texas drivers paid their reinstatement fees online and more than 14,000 people visit the site every day to view their reinstatement requirements and check their eligibility to drive.

"Texans are encouraged to visit Texas.gov, where they can take advantage of this convenient online option to track their driving eligibility and pay the necessary fees to reinstate their driver license," said DPS Driver License Division Assistant Director Rebecca Davio.

All suspended Texas drivers, including commercial driver license holders, can use the online service. To get started, all you need is your Texas driver license or ID number and the last four digits of your social security number. For Texans in need of other driver services, Texas.gov/Driver also offers quick, convenient access to Driver License Renewal, Vehicle Registration Renewal, Driver Records, and more.

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Logre el Reintegro de su Licencia de Conductor con Texas.gov

Evite el viaje a la oficina de licencias de conducir y recupere sus privilegios para conducir con Texas.gov/Elegibilidad para Licencia, un servicio en línea ofrecido por Texas.gov en asocio con el Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Texas (DPS). Este servicio le permite:

Pagar en línea las tarifas de reintegro,
Ver los requerimientos necesario para recuperar su licencia de conductor, y
Rastrear el estado de su elegibilidad para conducir.

Lanzado originalmente en 2011, Texas.gov/Elegibilidad para Licencia está ganando popularidad rápidamente entre los Texanos. En 2012, más de 110,000 conductores Texanos pagaron en línea sus tarifas de reintegro y más de 14,000 personas visitan cada día el sitio para ver los requisitos de reintegro y verificar su elegibilidad para conducir.

“Los Texanos están animados para visitar Texas.gov, el sitio donde ellos pueden aprovechar esta conveniente opción en línea para rastrear su elegibilidad para conducir y pagar las tarifas necesarias para lograr el reintegro de su licencia de conductor”, dijo la Subdirectora de la División de Licencias de Conductor, Rebbeca Davio.

Todos los conductores suspendidos de Texas, incluyendo los poseedores de licencias de conducir comerciales, pueden usar el servicio en línea. Para empezar, todo lo que usted necesita es el número de su licencia de conductor o tarjeta de identificación de Texas y los últimos cuatro dígitos de su número de seguro social. Para los Texanos que necesitan otros servicios relacionados con la conducción, Texas.gov/Conductor también ofrece un acceso rápido y conveniente a Renovación de Licencia de Conductor, Renovación del Registro de Vehículo, Registros del Conductor, y más.

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Nebraska Trial Courts Announce Electronic Service of Documents Now Integrated in eFiling

The Nebraska Administrative Office of the Courts has launched a long awaited component of their state-wide eFiling service for County and District courts. Electronic service of documents (eService) allows attorneys eFiling in the Nebraska trial courts to receive email notification when actions are filed on cases where they represent one or more parties.

The eFiling process is available to any attorney in good standing with the Nebraska State Bar Association. Filers submit case information and PDF documents via a web interface, which are then delivered instantly to any of the 189 courts across the state. With eService, when a document is filed, the attorney can see which counsel will be served electronically, and can select the service method used to deliver the document to any party/attorney where electronic service is not an option. View the demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IjxlkpnR6Q

“The integration of electronic service into our online filing system has been a goal of the courts for some time,” said State Court Administrator Janice Walker. “We want to streamline processes and provide better access to the trial courts in Nebraska.”

The Nebraska Trial Court online services suite also includes:

Court Case Payments: Make payments on Civil, Small Claims, Criminal, Traffic and Juvenile cases
Court Case Searches: Search case history in all county and district courts by party name
Court Hearing Calendar: Find hearing dates, times and room numbers for trial courts (also available for iPhone and Android)

The Nebraska electronic filing system is available for civil, criminal, juvenile and probate cases. Over 30,000 documents a month are processed through the online service.

Users can find out more about online Government services in Nebraska through:

RSS feeds: http://www.nebraska.gov/rss.xml

Twitter: http://twitter.com/nebraskagov

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nefanpage

About Nebraska.gov

Nebraska.gov (http://www.Nebraska.gov) is managed by Nebraska Interactive, LLC part of eGovernment firm NIC’s (NASDAQ: EGOV) family of companies. Nebraska Interactive works with state agencies to enable them to conduct state business online and improve public access to government information.

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Montana Department of Revenue Offers Mobile Application Payment Option to Taxpayers

The Montana Department of Revenue would like to remind state taxpayers that they can pay their income taxes using their mobile devices. The department recently added the mobile option to its online service Income Tax Express. On average, four percent of income taxes have been paid with a mobile device.

“The department is continually looking for ways to make the tax process more convenient for citizens and the mobile-optimized application does that for people who frequently use their smartphones and other mobile devices,” said Mike Kadas, Director of Revenue. “Mobile use has continued to increase and the department wants to make it as easy as possible for people to pay their taxes.”

The mobile format automatically detects the type of device being used to access it and sizes the content for the viewing area of the device. The format adjusts buttons and views for simpler navigation, and allows for quick and efficient payment. To access Income Tax Express, visit https://app.mt.gov/ite.

The mobile app operates in a secure and protected system. The service is the result of an alliance between state government and the private sector. It was cooperatively developed and is supported by the Montana Department of Revenue, the Montana Department of Administration's State Information Technology Services Division, and Montana Interactive, LLC.

“The launch of this mobile payment application for the state of Montana is yet another milestone in bringing government to the citizen,” said Ron Baldwin, Montana State Chief Information Officer. “This online convenience for Montanans expands traditional internet browser-based access on personal computers to mobile devices, including a mobile application that can be installed from the Android Market. This sets the stage for more mobile-enabled access to government services.”

For more information about Income Tax Express, please call the Revenue Department’s call center toll free at (866) 859-2254 or in Helena at 444-6900 or visit www.revenue.mt.gov.

The Income Tax Express Service is the result of an alliance between state government and the private sector. It was cooperatively developed and is supported by the Montana Department of Revenue, the Montana Department of Administration's State Information Technology Services Division, and Montana Interactive, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of eGovernment provider NIC (Nasdaq: EGOV).

About Mt.gov

Helena-based Montana Interactive built, operates, and maintains the state’s eGovernment services that are available through the official website www.MT.gov (http://www.mt.gov).

About NIC

NIC (NASDAQ: EGOV) is the nation's leading provider of official government websites, online services, and secure payment processing solutions. The company's innovative eGovernment services help reduce costs and increase efficiencies for government agencies, citizens, and businesses across the country. The family of NIC companies provides eGovernment solutions for more than 3,500 federal, state, and local agencies in the United States. Additional information is available at http://www.egov.com.

Nebraska State Electrical Division Accepts Apprentice Registrations Online

The Nebraska State Electrical Division (NSED) announced a new online registration service today for Nebraskans who wish to study as an electrician apprentice.

“With this new online process, individuals are able to submit the application and make payment with a credit card online and receive their confirmation and registration number immediately. They will then receive the registration card in the mail in the amount of time it takes the post office to deliver it. Employees and employers will benefit greatly by this faster process by being able to prove registration and get to work sooner,” said Randy Anderson, Executive Director of NSED.

Previously, in order to study or practice as an electrician, individuals would need to register with NSED by mail or in person. This online process cuts the wait time of receiving your registration number from 1 week to minutes once you submit online.

One motivation to launch this service online is to direct people online as opposed to the NSED office as they will be moving to a new location in downtown Lincoln. The division recognizes that it may take more time to find parking and a stop to the office to handle registration, license, renewal and permit requests could become more difficult. “We are working hard to get as many services online as possible. Our partnership with Nebraska.gov is making this possible and we have received very positive feedback from individuals that use our online services,” adds Randy.

This new service is offered on the NSED website; http://nebraska.gov/license_application/index.cgi and is available 24 hours a day.

NSED provides many other online services including:

Electrical Permits for Contractors including Online Inspection Requests
Electrical Permits for Homeowners
Electrician License Search
Electrician License List Ordering
Electrician Continuing Education Search
Electrician License Renewals (during renewal periods only)

Users can find out more about online Government services in Nebraska through:

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RSS feeds: http://www.nebraska.gov/rss.xml

Twitter: http://twitter.com/nebraskagov

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nefanpage

About Nebraska.gov

Nebraska.gov (http://www.Nebraska.gov) is managed by Nebraska Interactive, LLC part of eGovernment firm NIC’s (NASDAQ: EGOV) family of companies. Nebraska Interactive works with state agencies to enable them to conduct state business online and improve public access to government information.

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Delaware Launches State Police Mobile Tip Line Application on Android and iOS

The Delaware State Police (DSP) and Delaware.gov in conjunction with Delaware Interactive, LLC (DI) have just launched a new mobile Tip Line application on both Android and iOS platforms. The DSP receives crime tips from various sources: email, a toll-free hotline, and an online submission through its website. The new Mobile Tip Line provides an additional, convenient, method whereby anyone can submit a crime tip straight from their mobile device. You can learn more about the DSP by visiting http://dsp.delaware.gov/. The app is free to both Android and iOS users and available for download at http://www.delaware.gov/apps/.

The DSP Tip Line application provides a mobile solution for accepting crime tips allowing users to report information such as location, activity description, subject description, vehicle description, and even a photograph. The user also has the option to submit anonymously. All crime tips are passed directly to the DSP team via an email to preapproved recipients. Apart from the mobile application, anyone who wishes to submit a tip may do so by calling the toll-free number 800-TIP-3333, emailing the DSP directly at crimestoppers@state.de.us, or by submitting an online form located at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=346.

“The Delaware State Police continue to utilize technology as a force multiplier to combat and solve crime,” said Sergeant Paul G. Shavack, Director of Public Information for the Delaware State Police. “By the use of smart phone technology, we want to make it as easy and convenient as possible to provide anonymous tips on crimes and criminal activity. When the public becomes involved and provides crime tips, it helps keep their communities safe.”

This mobile application responds to the administration’s eGovernment directive for enhanced citizen access. “We’re committed to creating new and convenient eGovernment tools for Delaware,” said Greg Hughes, Director of the Delaware Government Information Center (GIC), which leads eGovernment efforts in the First State. “Delaware Governor Jack Markell has directed us to look for ways to make government more efficient, effective and open; mobile apps and eGovernment tools like this one will help us meet that goal.”

About Delaware Interactive

Delaware Interactive is part of the eGovernment firm NIC’s (NASDAQ: EGOV) family of companies. Its focus is on accelerating the number of online services available to Delaware citizens and businesses through the state’s official portal, Delaware.gov. Additional information is available at http://www.www.egov.com.

About NIC

NIC, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGOV) is the nation's leading provider of official government portals, online services, and secure payment processing solutions. The company's innovative eGovernment services help reduce costs and increase efficiencies for government agencies, citizens, and businesses across the country. The NIC family of companies provides eGovernment solutions for more than 3,500 federal, state, and local agencies across the United States. Additional information is available at http://www.egov.com.

NIC to Announce First Quarter 2013 Results on May 6; Company to Host Annual Stockholder Meeting on May 7

NIC Inc. (NASDAQ: EGOV), the nation’s premier provider of eGovernment services, will discuss its first quarter 2013 financial results via a conference call on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. (EDT), with the news release issued at 4 p.m. (EDT) the same day. The release will be available on NIC’s website at http://www.egov.com/investors. During the call, NIC will review its financial performance, fiscal outlook, and answer questions from the investment community.

The following day, Tuesday, May 7, 2013, NIC will host its annual stockholder meeting beginning at 11 a.m. (EDT) at The Oread, 1200 Oread Avenue, Lawrence, Kansas. Investors are welcomed and encouraged to attend the meeting.

The first quarter 2013 conference call and 2013 annual stockholder meeting may include discussion of company developments, and forward-looking and other material information about business and financial matters.

First Quarter 2013 Earnings Call Dial-In Information

Monday, May 6, 2013
4:30 p.m. (EDT)
Call bridge:		1-877-941-0844 (U.S. callers) or 1-480-629-9835 (international callers)
Call leaders:		Harry Herington, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
		Steve Kovzan, Chief Financial Officer
		Robert Knapp, Chief Operating Officer

Webcast Information

To sign in and listen: The Webcast system is available at http://www.egov.com/investors.

Replay Information

The replay of NIC’s first quarter earnings call will be available until 11 p.m. (EST) on November 7, 2013 by visiting http://www.egov.com/investors.

2013 Annual Stockholder Meeting Webcast Information

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

11 a.m. (EDT)

Webcast Information

To sign in and listen: The listen-only webcast and online presentation can be accessed at http://www.egov.com/investors.

Some users may need to refresh their browsers to view the webcast information.

Replay Information

A replay of the webcast will be available until 5 p.m. (EDT) on July 30, 2013 by visiting http://www.egov.com/investors.

About NIC

NIC Inc. (NASDAQ: EGOV) is the nation’s premier provider of official government websites, online services and secure payment processing solutions. The company’s innovative eGovernment services help reduce costs and increase efficiencies for government agencies, citizens and businesses across the country. The NIC family of companies provides eGovernment solutions for more than 3,500 federal, state and local agencies across the United States. Additional information is available at http://www.egov.com.

Oklahoma Medical Board Pioneers Use of QR Codes for Licensees

Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (Medical Board) is the first in the nation to incorporate QR (quick response) codes on the medical licenses of physicians and other medical professionals. The ubiquitous black and white square box will now appear in the lower right hand corner of all newly issued or renewed physician licenses in Oklahoma.

In the same way that traditional UPC bar codes changed the way we pay for groceries, this use of QR Codes can allow for a rapid check-in of medical professionals at training events, clinics and hospitals.

“Law enforcement or emergency medical personnel establishing an incident command system at the scene of an accident or emergency will be able to immediately identify and confirm that the Good Samaritan offering assistance is indeed a licensed medical doctor,” said Board Deputy Executive Director, Reji Varghese.

Scanning the code will provide direct, instant access to a physician’s information page as it appears on the Board’s website, http://www.okmedicalboard.org. Some of the data available includes the doctor’s education, medical specialty and board certification, office address, telephone and office hours, hospital privileges, insurance participation and board status.

The online service is a product of a partnership between the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (Medical Board) and OK.gov, Oklahoma’s Official Website managed by the eGovernment firm, NIC Inc. (Nasdaq: EGOV).

About Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision

The mission of the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision is to promote the Health, Safety and Well-being of the citizens (patients) of Oklahoma by requiring a high level of qualifications, standards and continuing education for licenses regulated by Oklahoma Medical Board. To protect the on-going Health Safety and Well-being of the citizens (patients) of Oklahoma by investigating complaints, conducting public hearings, effectuating and monitoring disciplinary actions against any of the licensed professionals, while providing the licensee with proper due process and all rights afforded under the law. To provide any member of society upon request, a copy of the specific public records and information on any of the licensed professionals.

About OK.gov

OK.gov is the official website of the state of Oklahoma and a collaborative effort between the Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) and Oklahoma Interactive, LLC to help Oklahoma government entities Web-enable their information services. OMES is responsible for OK.gov. Oklahoma Interactive operates, maintains, and markets OK.gov and is part of eGovernment firm NIC’s (NASDAQ: EGOV) family of companies.

About NIC

NIC Inc. (NASDAQ: EGOV) is the nation's leading provider of official government portals, online services, and secure payment processing solutions. The company's innovative eGovernment services help reduce costs and increase efficiencies for government agencies, citizens, and businesses across the country. NIC provides eGovernment solutions for more than 3,500 federal, state, and local agencies in the United States. Additional information is available at http://www.egov.com.