Comptroller Lierman urges the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw a proposed rule that would require states to submit lists of mail-in ballot applicants before ballots are sent, arguing it would create new barriers for voters and interfere with state election administration.
Brooke urges the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw a proposed rule that would require states to submit voter lists before mail-in ballots could be delivered, warning it would undermine state authority over elections, burden election officials, and risk disenfranchising eligible voters.
Brooke’s office announces the transition to Maryland Tax Connect, a new online portal launching September 1 that replaces the Comptroller’s legacy systems with real-time account balances, complete filing history, and expanded self-service tools for individual taxpayers.
Brooke submits a formal comment opposing a proposed ICE detention facility in Washington County, arguing as Maryland’s chief fiscal officer that the conversion would burden local infrastructure, eliminate more than $1.2 million in annual tax revenue, and undermine the economic vitality of one of the state’s fastest-growing regions.
Brooke welcomes the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision upholding birthright citizenship, affirming that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to anyone born in the United States regardless of their parents’ status.
Brooke launches the Maryland Economic and Fiscal Quarterly Snapshot, a new interactive dashboard offering public, quarterly-updated insights into the state’s employment, cost of living, housing, business growth, revenues, and spending.
Brookings publishes Comptroller Lierman’s analysis in its DMV Monitor, examining how federal workforce reductions and spending cuts are affecting Maryland’s economy, including county-level impacts across the state.
AFRO News endorses Brooke Lierman for reelection as Maryland Comptroller, citing her modernization of the state’s financial systems and her focus on efficiency and equity – from returning over $121 million in unclaimed property to Marylanders, to expanding free tax filing, EITC access, and minority business participation in state procurement.
Brooke joins a coalition of 13 state financial officers, led by the Council of Institutional Investors, urging SpaceX to strengthen its corporate governance ahead of its IPO – raising concerns about a dual-class share structure and limited shareholder rights, and arguing Maryland’s retirees and public employees deserve accountability from every company in the state’s portfolio.
Governor Moore, Comptroller Lierman, and Treasurer Davis send a joint letter demanding reimbursement for Maryland consumers and businesses after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration’s tariffs unconstitutional.
