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  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
July 26, 2024 at 3:31 PM

My friend Angela Alsobrooks

This year, the path to ensuring that Democrats retain control of the U.S. Senate runs right through Maryland!   What a week! We are seeing amazing levels of engagement across the nation for Vice President Harris – it’s an exciting time, and there is so much to do in the next 10…
  Lierman HQ · [email protected]
July 24, 2024 at 3:01 PM

One week away! 📅

This November’s elections are critical, so Brooke will do all she can to support Democrats on the ballot in Maryland!   Our next monthly fundraising deadline is one week away! This November’s elections are critical, so Brooke will do all she can to support Democrats on t…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
July 22, 2024 at 2:10 PM

The 2024 Democratic Nomination

This year we will have the opportunity to elect as President a woman who has demonstrated her leadership, her tenacity, and her dedication to the American people in Kamala Harris.   Statement of Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman on the 2024 Democratic Nomination President Joe Biden …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
July 19, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Maryland athletes are heading to the Olympics ☀️

Hundreds of athletes will compete on Team USA, including 23 from Maryland!   Next week, the Olympic and Paralympic Games will officially kick off in Paris. Hundreds of athletes will compete on Team USA, including 23 from Maryland! Take a look at the Team USA map: Our lo…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
July 16, 2024 at 3:06 PM

Help us hold these seats!

Johnny, Sarah, and April have all proven themselves to be strong leaders who are entirely focused on building a better Maryland, and they’re counting on our support to help them win in November.   There are critical elections at all levels of government this year, so I’m commit…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
July 12, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Our new board’s first meeting!

I’m incredibly honored to serve as the chair of the MCIC board and work to bring more tax credits to Maryland to increase responsible development in our low-income communities.   During this year’s legislative session, Governor Moore and the General Assembly passed the Housing …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
July 10, 2024 at 3:11 PM

The Maryland Procurement Playbook

To better understand how much we’re spending, who is getting our money, and what we’re spending it on, my team and I collaborated with state agencies and the Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University to study our procurement economy.   Last month, the Office of the Comptroll…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
July 4, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Happy Independence Day!!

Today, I’m grateful for the opportunity to celebrate our nation’s history and spend time with family and friends while reminding voters of the importance of voting this November.   Happy Independence Day! The past ten days have been incredibly challenging for our represen…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
July 2, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Thank you so much for helping us reach our goal!

I hope you know how incredibly grateful I am for your continued support.   Thank you so much for helping us reach our end-of-quarter goal over the weekend! With so much on the ballot this year – from state, local, and federal races to the reproductive freedom referendum – I’m …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
June 30, 2024 at 8:01 PM

this is a crucial deadline

I know my team already sent you a message about this a few days ago, but I wanted to remind you about our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline tonight.   Hi there, it’s Brooke. I know my team already sent you a message about this a few days ago, but I wanted to remind you about our end-of-…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Folks, we need your help!

It’s still vitally important that we ensure our campaign remains fully supported throughout the summer.   Our next end-of-quarter fundraising deadline is just 2 days away, and we need your help to reach our $5,000 goal! SUPPORT BROOKE We have a busy summer ahe…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
June 26, 2024 at 1:02 PM

Supporting our local nonprofits

Earlier this month, the Office of the Comptroller hosted the first-ever Bridging Communities Conference with a sold-out conference and hundreds of attendees from over 100 nonprofits and government organizations!   Earlier this month, the Office of the Comptroller hosted the firs…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
June 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Protecting reproductive healthcare in Maryland

Now is the time to do all we can to support the ballot initiative and ensure abortions continue to be safe and accessible here in Maryland.   Two years ago, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional protection of reproductive rights that had been in pla…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
June 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Gun Violence Awareness Month

Gun violence is the number one cause of death for children in this country. But it doesn’t have to be this way.   Earlier this month, I joined Vice President Kamala Harris, Governor Moore, our next U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks, and other leaders to highlight Gun Violence Awar…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
June 19, 2024 at 1:05 PM

Honoring this critical moment in history

As we celebrate and honor this critical moment in history, we must also recognize the long-standing inequities that still exist today in Maryland and across the country.   Today is Juneteenth, a day to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. As we…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
June 12, 2024 at 1:30 PM

A quick note for you

I’d love your help supporting our campaign’s work ahead of November’s critical election.       Authorized by Brooke Lierman for Maryland; Chairman, Alvin Lee; Treasurer, Candace Dodson-Reed. Brooke Lierman for MarylandPO Box 891Baltimore, MD 21203Unite…
  Lierman HQ · [email protected]
June 10, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Check out these recent headlines:

It’s been a busy month for our team, so we wanted to fill you in on a few headlines about what Brooke has been up to!   It’s been a busy month for our team, so we wanted to fill you in on a few headlines about what Brooke has been up to! Take a look: Lierman calls …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
June 6, 2024 at 1:05 PM

Happy Pride Month!! 🏳️‍🌈

I’m proud to stand with the diverse LGBTQ+ community here in Maryland and across the country, and I’ll continue to do all I can to ensure all Marylanders feel safe, included, and heard.   June is Pride Month, a time for us to honor and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community for their ac…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
June 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM

grateful for your support!

We have a busy summer ahead of us and won’t have much time to focus on fundraising, so your contributions help us keep our campaign up and running!   Thank you for helping us reach our monthly fundraising goal! We were unable to raise funds during the legislative session. After…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
May 31, 2024 at 8:01 PM

tonight’s deadline

Now that the freeze is over, we’re rebuilding our campaign’s resources to ensure our team remains fully supported, and I can continue to do outreach around the state   Hi there, it’s Brooke. Tonight is our next monthly fundraising deadline! For most of this year, we could not …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
May 27, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Honoring our fallen heroes

Today, we honor those individuals who gave the ultimate sacrifice to serve and protect our country, along with the families of those who have lost their loved ones.   Today, we honor those individuals who gave the ultimate sacrifice to serve and protect our country, along with t…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
May 24, 2024 at 3:10 PM

United to Win

We have a busy few weeks and months ahead of us, so we’re counting on your help to ensure our campaign runs smoothly throughout this time!   Yesterday, Brooke joined Democratic leaders and most of the candidates from the May 15 election to come together, united, to keep Maryland…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
May 20, 2024 at 2:45 PM

International immigration is essential to Maryland’s economy

Earlier this month, we released the first policy brief, highlighting the essential role that international immigration plays in Maryland’s economy!   In January, the Comptroller’s Office published our first-ever State of the Economy Report. Now, our agency is digging in and rele…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
May 17, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Time to get to work!

I’m excited to work with the Maryland Democratic Party to support Democrats up and down the ballot this year.   Now that the primaries are over, it’s time to get to work! SUPPORT THE MD DEMS The stakes are high this election, and we must do everything possibl…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
May 14, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Have you voted yet? 🗳️

If you haven’t already voted, I hope you make a plan to vote today.   Today is Election Day in Maryland! This year, there are critical elections at all levels of government—from the Board of Education and City Council to the Senate and Presidency! Now more than ever, it’s…
  Teddy and Eliza · [email protected]
May 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Will you sign our mom’s card?

We’re so thankful to have such an incredible mom! She’s caring and kind, and works hard for our family and everyone in Maryland as our Comptroller.   Hey there, it’s Teddy and Eliza! 👋 We are Brooke’s kids and are excited to say hi to you today for our mom and to THANK YOU for…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
May 10, 2024 at 2:25 PM

A few statistics

Now that tax season is coming to a close (although really, tax season lasts all year!), I wanted to share a few interesting statistics with you!   Now that tax season is coming to a close (although really, tax season lasts all year!), I wanted to share a few interesting statisti…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
May 6, 2024 at 3:16 PM

Modernizing our systems

I look forward to ensuring that every Marylander can file tax returns, check refunds, set up payment plans, and make payments in a more efficient and seamless way in the coming years.   Today marks three months since we launched Maryland Tax Connect for all Maryland businesses!…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
May 2, 2024 at 2:02 PM

I appreciate your continued support!

Our team will be busy the next few weeks and months, traveling around the state to attend various festivals, parades, and events.   Thank you for helping us reach our first post-session fundraising goal! After being unable to fundraise for the past few months, we must continue…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
April 30, 2024 at 8:02 PM

a brief reminder

I just wanted to send a brief reminder about our fundraising deadline tonight and remind you that EARLY VOTING starts in Maryland on May 2!   Hi there, it’s Brooke. I just wanted to send a brief reminder about our fundraising deadline tonight and remind you that EARLY VOTING st…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
April 25, 2024 at 3:05 PM

We have a busy year ahead of us

The stakes are high this November, and Brooke will do all she can to support Democrats up and down the ballot in Maryland.   Earlier this month, the fundraising freeze came to an end. We’re only five days away from our first post-session monthly deadline! Before we explain why…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
April 22, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Earth Day 🌎

Maryland is home to many beautiful and critical natural resources, like the Chesapeake Bay! Protecting our state’s environment must always be a priority.   Happy Earth Day! Maryland is home to many beautiful and critical natural resources, like the Chesapeake Bay! Protecting ou…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
April 19, 2024 at 1:45 PM

What Brooke has been up to 🗞️

With the legislative session and tax season both over, we wanted to fill you in on a few recent headlines about what Brooke has been up to!   With the legislative session and tax season both over, we wanted to fill you in on a few recent headlines about what Brooke has been up …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
April 17, 2024 at 2:07 PM

So much is on the line this year

In November, Marylanders will be voting on critical elections at all levels of government – from ballot initiatives to the presidency!   Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Western Maryland Democratic Summit! In November, Marylanders will be voting on cr…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 3:20 PM

Today is Tax Day!

If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, please be sure to file them today or ask for an extension before today’s deadline!   Today is Tax Day! One of our agency’s main responsibilities is overseeing the state’s tax collection and refunding, so our team has been very busy lately – …
  Lierman HQ · [email protected]
April 12, 2024 at 3:06 PM

The fundraising freeze is over! 🚨

Since we haven’t been able to fundraise since the session began in January, our campaign must also focus on rebuilding.   Earlier this week, the 2024 General Assembly concluded. Now that the legislative session is over, the fundraising freeze is also over! We have a bus…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
April 9, 2024 at 2:10 PM

Our legislative accomplishments ✅

This year, our team brought several bills focused on providing resources to help those in need.   Last night at midnight, the 2024 General Assembly concluded! This year, our team brought several bills focused on providing resources to help those in need. With the session wrappe…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
April 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Providing relief during this incredibly challenging time

Last week, our agency announced that we’re extending the window for business tax payments through May 31st to help provide some relief during this incredibly challenging time.   Over the weekend, I was on WBAL-TV to discuss tax season and how the Comptroller’s office is helping…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
March 29, 2024 at 1:10 PM

The Francis Scott Key Bridge

Maryland is strong and resilient Dear Friend, The horrific and unimaginable collapse of one of our state's most iconic structures, responsible for carrying 30,000 cars a day through our region, has left all of Maryland reeling and mourning. It has also changed the lives forever of six Mar…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
March 22, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Making History

Maryland is home to many female trailblazers, Dear Friend,  Maryland is home to many female trailblazers, from Harriet Tubman to Senator Barbara Mikulski. Just last year, we made history as Brooke was sworn in as the first female Comptroller, and as the first woman ever elected independen…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
March 15, 2024 at 2:18 PM

Standing with our workers

our state's finances are dependent on the finances of our working families Dear Friend, As Comptroller, I'm constantly looking out for our state's finances - and our state's finances are dependent on the finances of our working families. Whether highlighting challenges we face in reports …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
March 12, 2024 at 1:55 PM

My 2024 Legislative Priorities

Our legislative agenda is dedicated to building a better Maryland Dear Friend, It has been a very busy Legislative Session and we are past halfway! My team and I hit the ground running with our legislative package aimed at making government work better and more equitably for Marylanders.…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 7:29 PM

Stay updated on our work!

Be sure to sign up for our newsletter.   Friend, Happy Leap Day! As tax season is in full swing, I wanted to share a way to stay updated on what we are working to accomplish in the Office of the Comptroller. Our agency has launched a monthly newsletter to share more about the …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
February 24, 2024 at 7:23 PM

Black History Month

To celebrate this year's theme of "African Americans and the Arts," in the Office of the Comptroller, we've been highlighting Black artists of all kinds   Friend, We are in the midst of Black History Month, a time to honor the strength, struggle, and power of Black Americans. I…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
February 14, 2024 at 4:24 PM

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 5, 2024 at 3:52 PM

Fulfilling Promises

...to make government work better for Marylanders! Dear Friend, Since being sworn in as Maryland’s Comptroller a year ago, I have been hard at work to fulfill my promise to make government work better for all Marylanders. A huge part of making the Office of the Comptroller work better re…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 3:01 PM

It’s been a busy month!

It’s been a busy month, so I wanted to share a few highlights with you:   Hi there, it’s Brooke. It’s been a busy month, so I wanted to share a few highlights with you: ➔ At the end of December, the Board of Public Works released our 2023 Year-In-Review Highlights! I’m proud o…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 4:01 PM

A few recent headlines 📰

The year has only just begun, but Brooke is already hard at work to deliver results for Marylanders (while taking time out to root for the Ravens, of course!).   The year has only just begun, but Brooke is already hard at work to deliver results for Marylanders (while taking ti…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 22, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Roe v. Wade

With extremists still determined to strip us of our rights, we must all recommit ourselves to the fight for reproductive rights and ensure Maryland remains a place where abortion is safe and accessible.   51 years ago, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Roe v. Wade, prote…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 19, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Have you read the State of the Economy Report yet?

This report contains fascinating data and anecdotes about the challenges we face to create a strong & resilient economy.   Happy Friday! Earlier this month, the Comptroller’s Office published our first-ever State of the Economy Report. This report contains fascinating data a…