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  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 29, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Protecting Maryland’s immigrant communities and economy

Policies that undermine the trust between our communities and our government don't make us safer or stronger. Not only are they inhumane, but they also weaken our workforce, strain critical industries like healthcare, and reduce economic stability at a time when Maryland families and businesses ne…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 22, 2026 at 4:26 PM

Reproductive care is health care

I’ve always believed that true freedom cannot exist where anyone is denied autonomy over their own body. No one should have to risk their lives because their state laws forbid them from obtaining a life-saving abortion and urgent care.   53 years ago, the Supreme Court issued it…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM

Reflecting on Dr. King’s life and legacy

We must continue striving to ensure Maryland is a place where everyone has a fair opportunity to live, work, play, and thrive.   This week, I’m reflecting on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and on the enduring hope and resilience that continue to inspire our w…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 16, 2026 at 8:06 PM

Thank you for making history with us

I remain committed to building the kind of state our children, families, and future generations deserve — one where everyone can live, work, play, and thrive.   Three years ago, I was sworn in as Maryland’s 34th Comptroller! Every day since, I’ve worked to honor your trus…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 15, 2026 at 4:50 PM

We reached our goal!

With your support, we’re building a campaign strong enough to win and to keep working for all Marylanders.   Thank you for standing with us in the final days before Maryland’s fundraising freeze! Because of your support, we reached our $20,000 goal on time, ensuring our re-elect…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM

A day before the fundraising freeze

With your help, I know we can keep this campaign strong and be ready to hit the ground running in April.   Last year, your support made the difference as I continued to stand with Maryland families during difficult times. During the federal government shutdown, my agency and I …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 12, 2026 at 9:05 PM

More work to do

As Comptroller, I will continue to raise my voice in support of our immigrant neighbors and spread the message about the importance of Maryland’s diversity.   It has been an incredibly hard week for our country, including for the people of Minnesota, a state where I once worked …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM

All it takes is checking a box ✅

By checking a box to share your tax information with the Maryland Health Connection, Maryland’s health insurance marketplace, you can easily receive additional resources on low-cost insurance options available through the state.   Tax season is coming up! As you prepare to file …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 8, 2026 at 4:40 PM

Help us stay on track!

On January 14th, the Maryland General Assembly will enter its legislative session, and state law prohibits me from fundraising until the session ends.   Our team has accomplished a lot, and it’s all thanks to your continued support! We just wrapped up our Four More Tour across …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 7, 2026 at 4:57 PM

One week before the freeze

We must continue to stand strong with our communities and continue building a Maryland that is more prosperous, more equitable, and more inclusive.   Happy New Year! Over the last year, we’ve faced significant challenges: federal layoffs, a government shutdown, rising costs, a…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM

Here’s to 2026

As we start a new year, Eben, Teddy, Eliza and I want to wish you a 2026 that is filled with hope, health and happiness!   Dear friend, As we start a new year, Eben, Teddy, Eliza and I want to wish you a 2026 that is filled with hope, health and happiness! Our family continues to thri…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM

A few highlights from 2025

Every step of the way, my priority has been investing in the families, workers, and businesses who keep our state moving forward.   Dear friend, What a year 2025 has been! To confront the huge challenges facing our country, we continued to organize locally and push to defend our…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Wishing you a happy and restful holiday season!

From my team and family to yours, thank you for everything you do, and happy holidays!   I'd like to wish you and your family a joyful and restful holiday season! This year, Marylanders weathered uncertainty that I know tested our communities and their strength. But famil…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM

Our visits to local food banks

I’m incredibly grateful for the volunteers who have dedicated their time to serving their friends and neighbors during times like these.   Families across our state have faced tremendous challenges in the past few months. Thousands of federal workers missed their paychecks, and…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM

Congratulations to Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk!

I look forward to our work together to make Maryland a more equitable, resilient, and prosperous state!   I’d like to congratulate Maryland State Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk on her election as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates! Joseline Peña-Melnyk has dedicate…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM

Thank you for joining us!

Check out a few photos from our Four More tour across Maryland!   P.S. Thanks to your belief in our mission to make Maryland a more prosperous state, our re-election campaign is off to a great start! If you’d like to continue expressing your support, I’d be very grateful if you p…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM

Check out our newest report on baby bonds

Our report takes a closer look at baby bonds programs and their potential as tools for economic opportunity in our communities.   Last week, our agency released its newest report assessing the potential and best strategies for a baby bonds program in Maryland. Baby bonds are a n…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM

Shop local, shop Maryland! 🛍️

Let’s support our local stores, especially minority-, woman-, and veteran-owned and operated businesses, and keep our dollars in Maryland!   Did you know? Small businesses make up 99.6% of all Maryland businesses! They’re not only a significant factor in our economy and local j…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM

Read my op-ed on the potential CDFI Fund shutdown

Right here in Maryland, these institutions have helped finance projects to revitalize our economy and neighborhoods, including the redevelopment of Lexington Market in Baltimore and the expansion of housing and community services in Hagerstown and Salisbury.   While the fede…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Thank you for showing up

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Whether you volunteered at a local food bank or checked in on a friend or neighbor who is a federal worker, our community is stronger because of you.   I wanted to thank you for your encouragement over the past month! Whether you donated, …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM

Our last tour stops and events this year! 🗓

I’m reaching out today to invite you to the final stops on our Four More Tour!   Hi friend, it’s Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman here! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend and a restful time with your family and loved ones. I’m reaching out today to invite you to the…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Join me in celebrating Small Business Saturday!

Small businesses are the backbone of our communities here in Maryland. They create jobs, energize neighborhoods, and foster the kind of civic and social innovation our state needs to thrive.   I hope you’ve had a great Thanksgiving weekend! Today, I’m celebrating another importa…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM

From my family to yours, happy Thanksgiving!

Today, I’m especially thankful for my family, friends, team, and our incredible supporters across the state. These have been challenging times, yet you’ve continued to show up — joining us at our Four More Tour stops, waving at parades across Maryland, and supporting our campaign in every way you …
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
November 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM

Join us at our last Four More tour stops! 🗓️

Brooke needs a strong start to her campaign, and this is your chance to help join her, learn more about her work, and offer your support:   It’s Team Lierman here! We’re reaching out to invite you to join special guests and Comptroller Brooke Lierman at one of our final two cam…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM

See where your tax dollars go!

I’m your voice on the Board of Public Works, and I do my best to ensure we get the best value from every contract I review and vote on.   I’m proud to share an exciting new tool that puts transparency and accountability at the center of Maryland government. Working with t…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Claim your property now!

You can check today if Maryland is holding funds for you. The average claim is about $185, and there’s no deadline.   Did you know that the state of Maryland may be holding money that belongs to you? As you know, I’m focused on making government work better – including throu…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM

I’m incredibly honored by this recognition!

I look forward to many more years of partnership as we work to build a state that is more equitable, more resilient, and more prosperous so that every Marylander can reach their full potential.   I’m honored and humbled to share that this year, I received the Chairwoman’s Award…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Thanking our veterans for their service

I’m committed to honoring veterans’ sacrifices by working every day to make Maryland a place where veteran-owned businesses can grow and where veterans and their families can thrive.   Today is Veterans Day, a special opportunity to reflect and honor the sacrifices veterans acro…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Important discussions about Maryland’s future →

Conversations like these with community members and leaders are essential to our work of making Maryland a more affordable, equitable, and prosperous state. We discussed the issues facing our state and how we’re supporting families through challenging times.   On October 30, I j…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM

ACA subsidies are set to expire — families are at risk

The stakes are high. Medicaid cuts and new federal policies under Trump’s Budget Bill are expected to take effect in 2027, and the Congressional Budget Office estimates 16 million people nationwide could lose coverage by 2034.   Maryland families - and families throughout the co…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Tesla’s compensation package would set a dangerous precedent.

Standing against this package is not just about one CEO or one company. It’s about protecting shareholder rights and safeguarding the long-term security of the funds that hard-working Marylanders count on for their retirement.   Tesla shareholders are convening today to vote on …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM

Thank you for believing in our campaign! 💙

Your belief in our mission makes a huge difference.   It’s a tough time in our state and country - and that makes your support even more meaningful. Thank you for believing in our work to make Maryland a more resilient and prosperous state! I’d like to share a few photos from ou…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM

This shutdown is an economic and moral crisis

SNAP doesn’t just help families eat; it sustains Maryland’s economy.   The federal government has never before failed to fund SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, during a shutdown. But this time is different. For the first time since SNAP began in 1964, benefi…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Supporting federal workers through the shutdown

In moments like these, our government must show up for the people it serves. The Comptroller’s office will continue doing everything we can to help weather this storm.   As the federal government shutdown continues, thousands of Marylanders are facing real financial hardship. T…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM

Proud to have the support of Maryland’s educators

I’m grateful to MSEA and all its members for their commitment to giving every child a fair shot and for trusting me to help ensure our public schools are strong and resilient.   I’m honored to share that the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) has officially endorsed my …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM

New report highlights urgent need for affordable housing

Stable and affordable housing is critical for Maryland’s long-term economic growth.   I’m excited to share the latest installment in our State of the Economy series: the Housing and the Economy Report. This report takes a deep look at Maryland’s housing market, revealing …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM

Protecting pension funds from risky corporate deals

This fight isn’t just about one executive. It’s about ensuring strong governance and protecting the retirement security of the workers and retirees who depend on these funds.   As Maryland’s Comptroller and Vice Chair of the State Retirement and Pension System Board, I take my …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Celebrating Autumn Glory in Garrett County 🍂

Parades are a great way to celebrate our communities and connect with neighbors, especially in challenging times. Whether you come out to wave, volunteer, or just cheer from the sidelines, I’d love to see you at an upcoming parade!   I had such a wonderful time in Oakland this p…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM

When the numbers play politics, we all pay

Jobs, pensions, taxpayers, and our communities depend on our access to vital information like this.   As Maryland Comptroller, one of my priorities is equipping Marylanders and policymakers with up-to-date, accurate, and readily available information on our state’s economy. …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Recent news on Maryland’s revenues and economy

I’m focused on making sure Maryland’s revenues are stable and that we continue to invest in and advocate for the families that make this state strong.   At its recent meeting on September 25th, the Board of Revenue Estimates approved revised revenue projections for Fiscal Year 2…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Thank you! 💙

Check out a few photos from the first few stops of my Four More Tour and visits around Maryland.   Thank you for believing in our work to make our state a more resilient and prosperous one. Because of your support, we surpassed our fundraising goal for September! While we’ve be…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Resources during the government shutdown

Maryland is home to hundreds of thousands of federal employees and contractors who work for our agencies and state every day.   Since day one of the federal government shutdown, I’ve worked closely with Team Maryland to respond quickly and responsibly. Here’s what we’re doing to…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Our schools can’t wait

Our schools are a stabilizing force in our communities and the foundation for our economy. A strong school system isn’t just about classrooms — it’s about families, neighborhoods, and the workforce of tomorrow.   Last month, we reported some important news about Maryland’s schoo…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM

We all pay the price for Trump’s shutdown

I stood alongside Governor Moore and Lieutenant Governor Miller, and other members of Team Maryland today to discuss this reckless action and what it means for our state.   Today, President Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress have shut down the federal government. Here…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Four more years, together!

With your help, I am confident that we can reach our goal and demonstrate that Maryland’s families are ready for four more years!   Marylanders made history when they trusted me to do their work for a more equitable and prosperous state. Now, I’m travelling around the state ask…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
September 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM

You won’t want to miss this!

By joining me at one (or more!) of these stops, you can become part of the group driving this campaign forward from its earliest days!   Thank you to everyone who showed up to the first stop of my Four More Tour! Check out a few photos from our evening in Baltimore City: …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
September 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Federal tax changes will cost Maryland $189 million

As Comptroller, I know that taxpayers deserve clarity and guidance during times like this.   I want to share an important update about how recent federal tax changes will impact our state. The Comptroller’s Office just released a new analysis of the Trump administration’s budg…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
September 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM

FW: It’s Go Time!

Did you see Brooke’s message from yesterday?   Did you see Brooke’s message from yesterday? She shared exciting news about her re-election campaign that you won’t want to miss. We’re forwarding it below, so you can watch her video and find out when her Four More Tour is coming …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
September 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM

It’s Kickoff Day!

I hope you’ll check out my video, share it with some friends, and join me on my kickoff tour around the state — my Four More Tour!   Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman here with an exciting announcement: I’ve filed to run for re-election as Comptroller, and I’m kicking off a st…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
September 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM

Protecting your retirement security

I’m doing everything I can to stand up for Maryland’s workers and retirees.   Maryland’s economy is facing complex challenges. To name a couple, our federal workforce has faced a significant reduction since the start of the year, and climate change is straining our environmen…