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  Team Lierman · [email protected]
March 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM

Check out our new website!

    We're excited to share a big step forward for the Comptroller of Maryland! Yesterday, we launched our brand-new website—MarylandComptroller.gov—designed to make accessing tax services, filing documents, and getting assistance easier than ever. This new platform is a direct…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
March 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM

One Year Later

    Today marks one year since the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge — a moment that shook our state and claimed the lives of six beloved members of our community. We stand with all Marylanders in remembering those we lost and honoring the families forever changed…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM

ICYMI: Judge Rules for Maryland Federal Workers

    Last week, a federal judge ruled in favor of Maryland’s motion for a temporary restraining order to require 18 federal agencies to halt the illegal mass layoffs of probationary employees and reinstate those employees fired. Attorney General Brown and 20 attorneys-general fi…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
March 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM

A busy March!

    Spring is almost here, and as always, there’s no shortage of work to do for Maryland! Over the past two weeks, I’ve been traveling across the state, testifying on critical legislation, and continuing to fight for a strong economy. Here is what I’ve been up to, and some of…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
March 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Supporting Workers in Maryland

    Maryland’s workers are the true backbone of our economy, and they deserve fair wages, workplace protections, and the benefits they’ve earned. I’m proud to be a member of the Joint Enforcement Task Force on Workplace Fraud with the Secretary of Labor and Attorney General An…
  Rachel Henry · [email protected]
March 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM

Maryland, Let’s Take Action

    Hi I’m Rachel Henry, Campaign Director for Comptroller Brooke Lierman. Every day, I see firsthand the work Brooke is doing to build a stronger, more equitable Maryland—but she can’t do it alone. Amid the chaos and uncertainty of the Trump Administration, it is easy to feel …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
March 3, 2025 at 6:50 PM

It’s Women’s History Month

      March is Women’s HERstory Month - a time set aside to highlight the past accomplishments, present successes, and future potential of women! I’m grateful to live in Maryland, a state that has a rich history of women leading the way - and I’m thrilled that we continue to b…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
February 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Immigrants Matter to Maryland

    Hi Did you know that immigrants make up more than 20% of Maryland’s labor force? In 2022 alone, immigrants contributed $5.3 billion in state and local taxes over $6 billion to social services programs such as Social Security and Medicare. In addition to all the other reaso…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
February 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM

standing up for Marylanders

    It has been a whirlwind month, and a time of chaos, tragedy, and confusion because of actions by the Trump Administration and the work of Elon Musk. Here are a few actions I’ve taken:  1. Last week, a coalition of my fellow State Financial Officers and I released a joint …
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
February 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM

Help Wish Brooke a Happy Birthday!

  Friend, It's Team Lierman here. Today is Valentine's Day, but it is also Brooke's birthday! We're putting together a card for Brooke to wish her a happy birthday, and to thank her for all of her hard work.  Will you take a minute to sign Brooke's birthday card now?→ A…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
February 12, 2025 at 10:09 PM

Looking Back with Gratitude

  We’re in the heart of Black History Month—a month to reflect on the resilience, achievements, and impact of Black Americans. It’s an opportunity to honor Black culture, recognize the fight for justice, and celebrate those who have paved the way for progress. At the beginning…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
February 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Achieving our core priorities

I’m proud of our progress over the last two years, and I look forward to accomplishing even more together as we work toward our vision of creating a more equitable and prosperous state for all our residents.   After I was sworn into office, I worked alongside my new executive t…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Did you see the news?

Climate change presents an ongoing threat to life in Maryland, both physically and financially, as well as to our long-term returns in our portfolio of assets.   Did you see the news, friend? In December, the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System Board of Trustees…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM

52 years since Roe v. Wade

While we still have much work to do to protect reproductive healthcare across the country, I’m so proud of the progress we’ve made together to ensure Maryland is a state where healthcare and reproductive rights are protected and honored.   Today marks 52 years since the Supreme…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Reflecting on Dr. King’s legacy

Dr. King was a tireless advocate for equality, justice, and civil rights. Today and every day, his work should inspire us all to continue fighting for a more just and equitable future.   Today, we honor and remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Two years ago!

I’m so proud of the progress we’ve made over the last two years but I also know we have a lot more to do!   It’s hard to believe (at least for me!), but just two years ago, I was sworn in as Maryland’s 34th Comptroller! Since that day, I have never wavered in my commitme…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
January 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Discussing the fiscal state of affairs in Maryland

Today, Brooke joined two General Assembly leaders onstage with the Baltimore Banner to discuss the fiscal state of affairs in Maryland.   Today, Brooke joined two General Assembly leaders onstage with the Baltimore Banner to discuss the fiscal state of affairs in Maryland. She …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Thank you for your support!!

As we begin the new year, I look forward to meeting many of you across the state and continuing to share updates about our work.       Authorized by Brooke Lierman for Maryland; Chairman, Alvin Lee; Treasurer, Candace Dodson-Reed. Brooke Lierman for Ma…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM

Before the fundraising freeze begins tomorrow

I know we’ve already sent a few emails about the fundraising freeze, but I wanted to send one more quick reminder ahead of tomorrow.   Hi there, it’s Brooke. I know we’ve already sent a few emails about the fundraising freeze, but I wanted to send one more quick reminder ahead…
  Lierman HQ · [email protected]
January 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM

3️⃣ reasons why your support is important

In just 3 days, the legislative session will begin, and we’ll be unable to fundraise for the next few months.   Here are three quick reasons why your support is so important to Brooke and our team: 1️⃣ The fundraising freeze begins soon. In just 3 days, the legislative session…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM

5 days away

We’re just 5 days away from the start of the legislative session and the fundraising freeze.   We’re just 5 days away from the start of the legislative session and the fundraising freeze. Maryland state law prohibits our campaign from accepting contributions while the state le…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Wishing you a happy new year!

Though we will undoubtedly face challenges in the coming year, we will continue to work together to achieve great things.   Happy New Year! Last year, we made significant progress together in our state. As we begin this new year, I feel optimistic and hopeful about what lies a…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM

A quick message about our campaign

I’m sure you’re busy today, but I wanted to send a quick message about our campaign and the upcoming fundraising freeze.   Hi there, it’s Brooke. I’m sure you’re busy today, but I wanted to send a quick message about our campaign and the upcoming fundraising freeze. State law…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
December 27, 2024 at 4:45 PM

We’ll get straight to the point

The legislative session starts soon after the new year, and our team cannot fundraise until the session ends in April.   We know this is a busy time of year, so we’ll get straight to the point. The legislative session starts soon after the new year, and our team cannot fundrai…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 23, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Have a happy holiday!

I hope you and your loved ones have a joyous holiday season!   Happy Holidays! It’s been a busy year! We've accomplished so much together this year, from all the strides we’ve made in the Office of the Comptroller to working on the campaign trail to elect leaders who rep…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 20, 2024 at 5:58 PM

The government shutdown

Like so many people across our state and country, I am concerned about the potential government shutdown.   Like so many people across our state and country, I am concerned about the potential government shutdown. By abandoning a bipartisan budget bill, Republicans in Congress …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 18, 2024 at 4:00 PM

An incredible turnout!

This past Saturday, I held my final fundraising event until next spring at Checkerspot Brewing Company in Baltimore!   This past Saturday, I held my final fundraising event until next spring at Checkerspot Brewing Company in Baltimore! It was one for the record books – we had p…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
December 16, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Sign Brooke’s holiday card today!

The holiday season is here! To celebrate, we’re putting together a holiday card for Brooke to thank her for all her hard work this year.   The holiday season is here! To celebrate, we’re putting together a holiday card for Brooke to thank her for all her hard work this year. …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 13, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Some end-of-year highlights!

With the year coming to an end, I’ve been thinking about all that we’ve accomplished together this year.   With the year coming to an end, I’ve been thinking about all that we’ve accomplished together this year. Here are a few of the highlights: ✅ Modernizing our tax system. T…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
December 11, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Share your thoughts with our team!

As the year ends, we’re looking to supporters like you to share your thoughts on this year’s election, what we can do differently in the future, and how our campaign can continue to connect with folks in 2025.   From investing in our communities to supporting small businesses, …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Are you shopping small this holiday season?

No matter what you’re shopping for this holiday season, a small business in Maryland can help you find exactly what you’re looking for!   The holiday season is here! Marylanders are out shopping for gifts, so I encourage you to shop small and local as much as possible! Celeb…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 6, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Thank you to our retiring leaders!

With the election behind us and newly elected leaders getting ready to be sworn into office, I want to thank our retiring leaders for their years of service in Maryland.   With the election behind us and newly elected leaders getting ready to be sworn into office, I want to tha…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 2, 2024 at 3:50 PM

My final event until next spring

My final event until next spring is next Saturday, December 14, at 3:00 PM at Checkerspot Brewery in Baltimore.   I hope you had a safe and restful Thanksgiving weekend! My final event until next spring is next Saturday, December 14, at 3:00 PM at Checkerspot Brewery in Baltim…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 30, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Happy Small Business Saturday!

Our state is home to so many incredible small businesses, and this weekend is a perfect time to stop by a few of them and show your support!   Happy Small Business Saturday! With many Marylanders taking advantage of the sales this weekend, I wanted to encourage you to shop smal…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 28, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Today is a day to take a moment and be with loved ones – but also a moment to remember that even during challenging times, we have so much to be grateful for.   Happy Thanksgiving! Today is a day to take a moment and be with loved ones – but also a moment to remember that even during c…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 18, 2024 at 2:20 PM

Making Filing Easier in Maryland

Over the past few weeks, we’ve held multiple roundtable meetings where local leaders have joined us to discuss the program and what it means for our state.   Earlier this year, the Office of the Comptroller announced that Maryland is joining the IRS Direct File program! Joining…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 14, 2024 at 2:25 PM

Join me on December 14!

I’m thrilled to invite you to my final event of the year – and until next spring – in one short month.   I’m thrilled to invite you to my final event of the year – and until next spring – in one short month. Join me and special guests Senate President Bill Ferguson and House S…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 11, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Honoring all who served

This Veterans Day, I’m proud to honor those who have served our country.   This Veterans Day, I’m proud to honor those who have served our country. Many of my family members have served in our armed forces, including both of my grandfathers, who served during World War II. I k…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 7, 2024 at 9:30 PM

One foot in front of the other

Now, more than ever, we are called upon as citizens and as humans to support one another and model our values of inclusivity and kindness.   First, I have to start with thank you. If you’re reading this – you have been involved. You care about our state, our country, and our co…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Today’s the day! 🗳️

Today, voters in Maryland and across the country will make important decisions that will determine what our country looks like not just for the next four years, but for the next forty.   It’s Election Day! Today, voters in Maryland and across the country will make important de…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 3:15 PM

The election is just around the corner!

This weekend, the Maryland Democratic Party will hold virtual and in-person volunteer events, so I encourage you to sign up for a shift if it fits your schedule!   Thank you for your continued support! As we enter November, the election is just around the corner! In these crit…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Early voting ends tomorrow

If you haven’t already done so, I encourage you to make a plan to vote!   Hi there, it’s Brooke. I just wanted to send a quick message to remind you that early voting ends tomorrow! As a reminder, here are a few of the candidates I’ve proudly endorsed: ✅ Kamala Harris for Pr…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Help us reach our monthly goal

With the election just around the corner, we’re still doing everything we can to help get out the vote!   We’re three days away from the end of the month, and we’re counting on your help to reach our monthly $5,000 fundraising goal! Brooke and our team have worked hard a…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Help us hold 3 critical seats in Congress

We’re in the final stretch of this election season, but Democratic candidates across the state still need our help.   Early voting is in full swing here in Maryland, and Election Day is only 11 days away! We’re in the final stretch of this election season, but Democratic candi…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 1:55 PM

Early voting starts tomorrow!

Last month, the Office of the Comptroller announced that Maryland collected over $22 million in cannabis tax revenue between April and June.   Tomorrow is the first day of early voting! So many critical races are on our ballot this year, so we need to come together to ensure w…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Maryland saw a 52% increase in cannabis tax revenue

Last month, the Office of the Comptroller announced that Maryland collected over $22 million in cannabis tax revenue between April and June.   Last month, the Office of the Comptroller announced that Maryland collected over $22 million in cannabis tax revenue between April and …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Help support our Democratic Coordinated Campaign

Until November 5, we must support Democratic candidates up and down the ballot in Maryland.   Election Day is 20 days away! Until November 5, we must support Democratic candidates up and down the ballot in Maryland. Today, I’m reaching out to ask you to support our Democratic …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 14, 2024 at 3:01 PM

My next event is two months away!

I hope you will save the date for my one and only event between now and next May on Saturday, December 14, at Checkerspot Brewing Company in Baltimore!   We’re in a busy final few weeks before a critical election – and I hope you will save the date for my one and only event bet…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM

We need to do two things to protect reproductive rights

To protect reproductive rights in Maryland and nationwide, we need to do two things: Pass the Reproductive Freedom Referendum (Question 1 on your ballot!) and elect Angela Alsobrooks to the U.S. Senate.   We’re just 25 days away from the election! To protect reproductive right…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 9, 2024 at 4:35 PM

Delivering on our promise ✅

When I ran for office in 2022, I promised that we would expand the Comptroller’s office and modernize our tax system to save taxpayers time, effort, and dollars.   When I ran for office in 2022, I promised that we would expand the Comptroller’s office and modernize our tax syst…