Maryland follows Arizona in making its IDs compatible with the Apple Wallet app, though they're only accepted at two airports for now.

The state is the first to make its driver's licenses available in Apple Wallet, though so far, they can only be used at the Phoenix airport.

The state's mobile app, LA Wallet, will now enable residents to carry digital hunting and fishing permits on their smartphone.

Led by Arizona and Georgia, a group of states will soon allow residents to upload their driver's licenses to the Wallet app.

The company said iPhone owners from "participating states" will be able to scan their government IDs into their devices as part of an iOS update.

Colorado's executive director of public safety, Stan Hilkey, was awarded by NASCIO for his work in pushing the state to adopt a digital ID program.

Arizona officials said the new service offers additional convenience and security, but they're still encouraging people to carry a physical card, just in case.

Congress' year-end spending package makes it easier for state-issued digital licenses to comply with new federal ID standards, which go into effect next Oct. 1.

The current pandemic has led Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards to drop a small fee associated with registering the app in hopes of slowing the spread of…