Friday we had our final Board of Revenue Estimates meeting of the year-and it was good news for our general fund revenues. At the same time, we had already lowered our expectations because of the negative effects the Trump Administration is having on our federal & contractual jobs.Challenging times.

Incredible courage from Ahmed Al Ahmed, who stepped up to save the lives of his neighbors. Wow.

Happy Holidays from the annual Mayor’s Christmas Parade! Wonderful to spread some holiday cheer.

Wishing everyone celebrating across Maryland a happy Hanukkah! May the Festival of Lights bring warmth, peace, and hope to your homes!

WOW. @haleaziz.bsky.social with a new scoop: ICE now gets a running list of every person who is going to be taking a domestic flight inside the United States from the TSA and runs it through their database looking for targets. This explains the Babson College student's arrest.

Maryland is taking an important step to understand the real cost of climate change, with the Comptroller’s Office leading a climate damage study. Thanks to Gov. Moore, Sen. Fry Hester, Del. Hidalgo, Sen. Van Hollen, and advocates. Investing now saves Marylanders more later!

Thank you to the Maryland Chamber of Commerce for hosting a daylong conference on making Maryland more competitive and attractive to businesses and job creators! I was so pleased to join and share some of what we have learned through our research reports and economic analysis.

Flashback to one month ago when I was honored to join ReBUILD Metro, the Hammonds, Mayor Scott, Secretary Day, Senator McCray and many others who helped build the amazing new Hammonds building in Johnston Square - new residences and a new library all in one.

MORE GRIFT. The Warner Bros. merger was already suspect, but now Trump’s family is getting in on the act. Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, is part of Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount already had deep ties to the White House, now Trump's family will directly profit if they win.

Mothers in New Hampshire who were downstream of sites contaminated with “forever chemicals” experienced triple the rate of infant deaths and had more premature births or babies with low birth weights, according to a new study.

Closing out the Four More Tour in Annapolis was a special way to wrap up the last couple months on the road. Thank you to Senator Angela Alsobrooks and County Executive Steuart Pittman for joining us and to everyone who came out on a Saturday to show support. We are just getting started - onwards!

A fantastic article explaining the quiet power and graceful leadership Speaker Jones has displayed during her career. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

Common anti-vaccine talking points were on display as the CDC’s immunization advisers repealed a hepatitis B birth vaccine recommendation and scrutinized the childhood schedule.

Yesterday we brought the Four More Tour to Baltimore County for a great discussion about our progress and the work ahead. Grateful for Senator Shelly Hettleman’s support and partnership. Our final stop is in Annapolis this Saturday. Hope to see you there!

Speaker Adrienne Jones led the House with steadiness and grace through historic challenges. As the first woman and first African American Speaker, she opened doors for so many. I’m grateful for her leadership, her example, and her decades of service to Maryland.

Himes: "What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service ... any American who sees the video that I saw will see the US military attacking shipwrecked sailors."

Thrilled to see the major AstraZeneca investment announced last month!! Biotech continues to be an essential and growing industry in Maryland. I met with some of our biotech leaders at MilliporeSigma this fall to discuss how they see our economy performing to help inform our revenue estimates.

At a time when Americans are worried about rising costs, we ought to help them save time & money while filing taxes. I was glad to join @urbaninstitute.bsky.social to discuss Direct File's impact & will keep working with Comptroller @brookelierman.bsky.social to improve the taxpayer experience.

Thank you to the Urban Institute for the opportunity to speak today about improving access to Maryland’s state tax credits. Our 14-month collaboration is helping us reach more eligible families and strengthen economic security across our state.

This is too much.

We had a great discussion with some of our District 44 leaders - Senator Charles Sydnor, Delegate Eric Ebersole, and Delegate Aletheia McCaskill - and business leaders in the community. Thanks to everyone who came out to share thoughts, ideas, and challenges.

Trump isn't doing anything to lower costs for your family, but he is using the full force of the presidency to make himself and his family very, very, very, very rich.

ICYMI: An important read and even more poignant to read this weekend - www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-...

Maryland’s small businesses are the backbone of our communities. This Small Business Saturday, let’s shop local, support our neighbors, and keep our dollars here at home.

Thanks to Hampstead Hill Academy for hosting this month! We had the opportunity to witness their leadership development program for middle schoolers & participate in a restorative practices exercise. They are educating our kids and helping them become great leaders!

As you’re preparing for your Thanksgiving meal, remember the skilled work it took to get that food to your grocery store. Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.

I’m grateful for so many of the experiences I’ve had and the many wonderful people in my life - and especially grateful now to live in Maryland and to have the chance to serve our state. Wishing you gratitude and time with the people you love. Happy Thanksgiving! Go Ravens!

Join Urban on 12/2 @ 12:30 p.m. ET for a hybrid event on how changemakers can get income-boosting state #tax benefits into the hands of all eligible residents, featuring convos w/ MD Comptroller @brookelierman.bsky.social, Urban President Sarah Rosen Wartell, @hoyer.house.gov, & others. #LiveatUrban

Nursing home magnate Joseph Schwartz was sentenced in April to three years for defrauding the government of $38 million. Seven months later, President Trump pardoned him, but the White House denies a lobbying tie.

Next time a Republican whines when they get called a fascist, just remind them that Trump says he doesn't mind the label!

Maryland has so many exceptional colleges - and McDaniel is certainly one of them! It was a pleasure to join President Julia Jasken for a discussion and tour of this beautiful gem in Carroll County and to learn more about their economic impact on the state!

one thing i think is true is that republicans assumed that democrats would not respond in kind and that the forceful pushback spooked them (a lesson to learn here, perhaps)

Grateful to visit the American Diversity Group clinic in Silver Spring and offer my gratitude to its many student volunteers! The clinic provides essential care to over 30,000 uninsured/underinsured patients annually. Deep appreciation for their service to our community!

So you mistakenly dismembered a journalist?

Grateful for another exciting Four More Tour stop yesterday in Montgomery County with 150+ community members, Congressman Jamie Raskin and many awesome state & local elected officials! I appreciated discussing how we grow our economy and ensure Maryland works for all. Onwards!

Thank you to the Frederick Chamber of Commerce for hosting me, Senator Karen Lewis Young, Delegate Kris Fair, and Delegate Ken Kerr for a roundtable discussion with businesses from around the county. Great discussion about supporting businesses, streamlining regulations, and the upcoming session!

I will never forget that during this government shutdown the President spent his time focused on building a ballroom and fought repeatedly to stop the poorest American children and seniors from accessing SNAP food benefits.

Great to be in Howard County for another Four More Tour stop! Grateful to everyone who joined us and to Attorney General Anthony Brown for his leadership and partnership. Join us in Montgomery County Saturday at 3pm for our next stop! RSVP: https://secure.ngpvan.com/AfcLHHx6PEaZKVhL9VW17Q2

Today we honor and thank all who have served. Maryland’s veterans and military families embody courage, sacrifice, and commitment to country. We are grateful for you—today and every day.

It’s Election Day! I hope you will get out and vote if there’s an election near you! ✅ Annapolis:Jared Littman - Mayor ✅ Frederick: Michael O’Connor - Mayor Elect your Democratic Alderpeople! Polls open from 7AM to 8PM. Find your polling place: voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/PollingPlace...

680,000 Marylanders — including 270,000 children — are at risk of losing food assistance starting November 1 because of the federal shutdown. For many families, this modest SNAP benefit is the critical support that separates hunger from survival.

So proud to share that the Maryland State Education Association—representing 76,000 educators—has endorsed my re-election for Comptroller! As a public school grad and mom of public school students, this is deeply personal. I’ll keep fighting for our schools and educators!

Wishing a joyful Diwali to all who celebrate! May this Festival of Lights bring happiness, health, and prosperity to you and your loved ones. As Comptroller, I’m proud to stand with Maryland’s diverse communities and honor the traditions that make our state so vibrant. Happy Diwali! 🪔

Annapolis Pride today was full of love. As the signs say, no kings here but queens welcome! #annapolispride

As our constituents receive notices of their health care premiums increasing, Congress must act to reopen the government, extend the ACA tax credits, and protect the health care of millions of Americans.

Comptroller @brookelierman.bsky.social joins us to unpack what the Republican shutdown means for everyday Marylanders.Catch the full episode now at mddems.org/BurnTheTalki...

We’re back with another in-person town hall! You can join @alsobrooks.senate.gov, @brookelierman.bsky.social, @oagmaryland.bsky.social, and me on Thursday, October 30th at 6:00 PM right here in Howard County – RSVP at the link below. www.eventbrite.com/e/howard-cou...

Are you an alum from one of the 9 schools the federal government just attacked? Sign this alumni petition now to support your school, defend democracy, and build a grassroots movement for campus freedom across America. alumni.standforcampusfreedom.org/petitions/tr...

Wishing a sweet and meaningful Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate! May this new year bring health, joy, and peace to you and your loved ones. 🍎🍯✨