Abrego Garcia should apply for compensation from the weaponization fund

As the revenue administrator of Maryland and an American taxpayer, I’m outraged and alarmed at this ridiculous deal. We all should be. https://open.substack.com/pub/brookelierman/p/trump-gave-himself-a-tax-get-out?r=byo10&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Stopped by the studio this morning to talk taxes! One of the most successful seasons since the pandemic: 2.9M returns processed and $2.6B in refunds sent out, all on an outdated system form 1995. Modernization is on the way later this year! Missed the deadline? Do not wait, we are here to help.

Despite running on a system built in 1995, our team just delivered one of the fastest tax seasons since COVID: 2.9 million returns processed and $2.59 billion in refunds issued. Next up: the first new major tax system in 30 years. https://ow.ly/uBGN50Z1E1h

I have no words. Actually I do. Just not today. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

Let’s remember: this is not OK and it’s not normal or acceptable.

Excited to co-host the third annual Bridging Communities Conference with Maryland Nonprofits at Coppin State University. A day of learning and training for nonprofit leaders on state funding, compliance, community financing, and more. Register here: https://ow.ly/h0hR50YZGv4

Thanks to Strategic Factory and RMI for hosting one of our Industry Roundtables. Like the Federal Reserve, our agency convenes regional business leaders to share economic data and hear first-hand insights on conditions across Maryland. Grateful to the leaders who joined us!

Fired-up Democrats, big ideas, and a whole lot of energy at the Western Maryland Democratic Summit this weekend!

the White House menu today as administration officials brag about kicking 4.5 million Americans off food stamps and gas is over $4.50 a gallon -- Caprese salad -- Chicken Paillard -- Vanilla panna cotta (Kevin Dietsch/Getty)

Think polluters don't have enough money to pay for the damage they've caused? Think again.

some wisdom from james wilson, framer. "The truth is that, in our governments, the supreme, absolute, and uncontrollable power remains in the people."

The great flaw in Plessy is its refusal to see segregation for what it is. This willful naïveté animates Callais as well It pretends partisan gerrymandering is a reasonable, race- neutral prerogative of the state, the same justification Plessy used for Jim Crow www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Honored to be endorsed by AFSCME Maryland Council 3! From the folks who care for our most vulnerable to the workers who keep our communities running, public sector workers are the backbone of our state. I'm proud to stand with them, and very grateful for their continued support.

May is a busy month, and I can't wait to see you across Maryland! From Western Maryland to the Eastern Shore, I'll be hitting the road to meet voters, talk about the work ahead, and listen to what matters most in your community. Hope to see you out on the trail!

May is AAPI Heritage Month! 🌸 Maryland is home to vibrant Asian American and Pacific Islander communities whose culture, leadership, and contributions make our state extraordinary. Looking forward to celebrating with AAPI communities all across Maryland this month!

Thank you to John and Tamara for opening their Silver Spring home to us. Sitting with members of the African Diaspora community, hearing what is on their minds and what they need from your Comptroller, is an important part of my job. Onwards!

Happy May Day! To the nurses, home health aides, federal workers, building trades, teachers, transit workers, and every union member fighting for something better, we are with you. Maryland is stronger because of our unions. Today and every day.

The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy. Read my full statement on yesterday's Supreme Court decision gutting the Voting Rights Act:

Health care employs 427,000 Marylanders and was our top job generator in 7 of the last 10 years. But not all growth is good growth. Rising costs and federal Medicaid cuts are shifting the burden onto families, employers, and hospitals. New report: marylandcomptroller.gov/reports/research-reports

Harford County, we're here! Yesterday I cut the ribbon on our new Bel Air branch office at 1904 Emmorton Road. Expanding access to Comptroller services across Maryland is one of my top priorities, and Bel Air is the latest step forward.

Perfect morning for our #ComptrollerCommunityCorps to work with the @baltimore_treetrust to plant trees in Druid Hill Park! #trees #volunteer #plantatree Thanks to everyone who came out!

It’s PROTECT Week! April is AARP Fraud Prevention Month, and scammers are now using AI to impersonate others online. Proud to stand with AARP Maryland to speak out. Maryland just passed a law letting banks flag suspicious activity before seniors lose hard-earned savings.

Financial education builds long-term prosperity! As Comptroller, I'm proud to serve on the MCEE board. I loved welcoming students, teachers, and families to the Goldstein Treasury Building for the 2026 Poster Contest — on display all April for Financial Literacy Month!

Happy Earth Day, Maryland! Our office released a special edition Climate Brief with the latest on how we're using procurement, investment, and cross-agency collaboration to combat climate change and build a more resilient state. Read it here: https://ow.ly/t2L750YNYxy

Join me and the Comptroller Community Corps this Saturday, April 25 at 9am to plant trees with Baltimore Tree Trust. They're growing our city's tree canopy block by block, cooling neighborhoods and cleaning our air. Grab a friend and join us! Sign up: brookelierman.com/events

Proud to be endorsed by Reproductive Justice Maryland. Their work to protect and expand access to reproductive care in our state is essential. I'm honored to stand with them and keep fighting for Marylanders' freedom to make their own decisions.

Kicked off our Comptroller Community Corps events this weekend in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties. Thank you to Community Forklift and Montgomery Parks for having us, and to every volunteer who showed up! Next stop: Baltimore with Baltimore Tree Trust on 4/25

Proud to lead the first meeting of Maryland's new Interagency Work Group on the Cost of Climate Change. Cross-agency collaboration is how we plan ahead and build a more climate-resilient Maryland. 🌱 #ClimateResilience #Maryland

One of my favorite parts of this work? Getting out and talking with Marylanders. Last week I joined meet and greets in Howard and Montgomery Counties. Thank you to Shahan and the Husain family in HoCo and Mike and his family in MoCo for hosting. Onwards!

i can't help but think about 10 or 11 years ago when conservatives insisted that obama was uniquely anti-catholic because his administration thought that catholic-led orgs could just fill out a form if they didn't want to cover contraceptives in their health plans for employees.

This is *NOT* a headline from @theonion.com! Thank you @nytimes.com for accurately summarizing our VP’s latest nonsense!

When Marylanders finish their tax filing today, unfortunately we cannot offer them the best option to file: Direct File. Why? Because the Trump Administration killed the program. Last year, we partnered with the Biden Administration to offer a seamless way for file: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/04/o...

conservative free speech is when they speak and you listen or suffer the consequences

Now 14 months in, Canada’s rejection of the U.S. is the most successful tourism boycott in memory.

That’s a wrap on the 2026 General Assembly Session! It’s an honor to be a partner in the work of building a better Maryland for all residents. Grateful for the work and leadership of our general assembly members and the legislative services teams!

Honored to have earned the endorsement of Shore Progress! The Eastern Shore deserves a Comptroller who fights for families, shows up, and invests in their communities. Grateful for the advocates across the Shore working every day to build a more equitable Maryland.

Maryland is at our best when we support and uplift one another. That's why I'm launching the Comptroller Community Corps, connecting Marylanders to volunteer service opportunities across the state. Sign up for an event near you: https://brookelierman.com/events/

Tax Day is April 15th - make sure you're getting every dollar you've earned. Last year, our Earned It Campaign returned $519M in EITC credits to 477K Maryland families. This year we're aiming even higher. Check your eligibility today: MarylandComptroller.gov/EarnedIt

Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful Easter Sunday. Hope today brings some peace and renewal. Happy Easter!

“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed.” - President (General) Eisenhower

Powerful truths. “By casting doubt over all those who report sexual violence in his private but influential circles, Mr. Epstein and his allies robbed his victims of their most powerful defensive weapon — the credibility of their testimony.” www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/o...

So grateful to Sarah in Baltimore County and Barbara in Prince George's County for opening their homes and bringing their neighbors together. Nothing beats sitting down with Marylanders and talking about the real work we're doing every day. Onwards!

Wishing everyone celebrating a peaceful, meaningful Passover. Chag Pesach Sameach!

It takes a Marylander to get us back to the moon! Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman grew up in Cockeysville, and tonight he leads the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. My kids and I will be watching and cheering. Safe travels to Reid and the entire crew. Onwards and upwards!

Last week I joined Senator Joanne Benson and the Route 202 Coalition in Capitol Heights. We talked tax season, rooting out fraud, and supporting older Marylanders in Prince George's County. Thank you to all who came out and to Senator Benson for her leadership!

Maryland said no to kings in 1776 and we say no to kings today! Thanks to everyone who came out today across the state (and country!) to stand up for our republic, to stand up for our immigrant neighbors and federal workers, and stand against hate and division. Onwards!

In Maryland, we said no to kings in 1776 and we say no to kings now! Thanks to everyone who turns out today - great to join in Baltimore, Pikesville, Frederick and Hagerstown! Onwards! #NoKings

New polling shows Baby Bonds have real bipartisan support, and states are moving from "should we?" to "how do we?" Join me March 31st to talk about giving every child a stake in their future: newschool.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cBqhn-N9RsCF7pZAQ2-XLQ#/registration#/registration #BabyBonds

Happy Opening Day, Birdland! Let’s go O’s! #orioles