Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of a fully rebuilt Maryland.gov on January 6, 2026, introducing a redesigned version of the state’s official website aimed at improving public access to benefits, services, and government resources. The new site replaces the prior platform with a modern content management system and a more streamlined navigation structure intended to help residents more easily find frequently used information.
The redesign was led by the Maryland Department of Information Technology’s Maryland Digital Service, with input from residents and staff across dozens of state agencies. According to the administration, the updated site prioritizes accessibility, clearer language, and consistency across agency webpages. Maryland.gov now organizes information into five primary categories: Benefits, Services, Business and Work, Visit and Explore, and Your Government.
State officials noted that the updated site is designed to support a wide range of users, including individuals applying for benefits, residents accessing routine government services, and businesses seeking permits or workforce resources. The platform also serves as a foundation for ongoing modernization efforts, with additional agency websites expected to transition to the new system later this year.
The Maryland.gov relaunch builds on several recent technology initiatives focused on improving service delivery and public access to information statewide.
Key updates to Maryland.gov include:
- Consistent user experience: A standardized layout and navigation structure across state agency websites to reduce fragmentation and simplify access to commonly used resources.
- Built-in accessibility features: Improved compatibility with assistive technologies to support users with disabilities.
- Plain-language content: Reduced use of technical and bureaucratic language on high-traffic pages to improve readability and clarity.
- Reorganized navigation: Resources grouped into five core categories to help users locate benefits, services, and government information more efficiently.
Related digital initiatives referenced by the administration include:
- One Application for Benefits: A single, mobile-friendly application at MarylandBenefits.gov that allows residents to apply for multiple assistance programs at once.
- AI Grants for Service Delivery: More than $2.6 million awarded to state agencies to explore responsible uses of artificial intelligence to streamline benefit processing and internal workflows.
- Modernized COMAR platform: An updated online version of the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) with improved search and publishing tools.
