Brooke argues that climate risk is inherently an investment risk and criticizes efforts by Congress to block financial officials from considering climate factors in their investment decisions, emphasizing the importance of integrating climate resilience into fiscal planning.
Brooke visits Cumberland as part of her statewide “Take a Look with Brooke” initiative, highlighting economic development projects like the Baltimore Street Revitalization and emphasizing the importance of public-private partnerships for regional growth.
Maryland Comptroller, Brooke, announces that Marylanders will be able to file both federal and state tax returns online for free starting in 2025.
Brooke continues her “Take a Look with Brooke” tour, visiting local businesses and community facilities in Southern Anne Arundel and Calvert Counties.
Brooke’s economic report highlights Maryland’s slow growth, driven by workforce losses, high child-care costs, and a drop in female labor participation, warning these issues threaten the state’s fiscal health despite low unemployment and high median income.
Lierman’s Maryland Procurement Playbook outlines strategies to support local businesses, especially minority and women-owned firms, in capturing a larger share of the state’s $84 billion procurement economy by creating more tailored support systems for government contractors.
Brooke criticizes the drawn-out appeals process surrounding the state’s $724 million correctional health care contract and emphasizing the need to prioritize inmate care over financial factors.
Brooke’s report highlights that immigrants, who now make up over 21% of Maryland’s workforce, are crucial to its economic growth, and encourages policies to attract more immigrants for continued prosperity.
Brooke is modernizing the state’s financial management with a focus on climate resilience, sustainable practices, and interagency collaboration for long-term economic stability.
Brooke quickly makes her mark on the 1,100-person agency by modernizing its operations while also leveraging her policy expertise to enhance efficiency, equity, and economic resilience across the state.
