Every dollar invested in our public schools is a dollar invested in Maryland's future. Proud to have helped secure funding for the new PreK-2nd Grade and Judy Center at Maree G. Farring Elementary/Middle School in Brooklyn. Grateful to everyone who made this happen!

Happy International Women's Day! The progress we've made didn't happen by accident. It happened because women showed up, spoke up, and refused to wait for permission. When women do better, communities and countries do better. The work continues and I'm proud to be part of it.

Maryland's own Noah Grove - Frederick native, Towson grad, and two-time Paralympic gold medalist - is back on the ice this year competing in his third Paralympics as part of Team USA's sled hockey team. My family and I will be rooting for Noah and Team USA during the Paralympics!

Visited the Neighborhood Service Center in Talbot County. Food pantry, afterschool programs, and now a VITA free tax prep site. Too many Marylanders pay to file taxes or miss credits they've earned. Sites like this put money back in people's pockets!

Flashback one week to the annual MBE Night in Annapolis! 500+ Marylanders came out for the biggest event of session. Honored to speak about the work we're doing on the Board of Public Works to make sure our MBEs have the opportunities they deserve to grow and thrive.

Maryland's watermen are facing one of the worst oyster seasons in memory. Freezing temperatures, a collapsed market, and out of state competition have led to a crisis. I support Governor Wes Moore's request for a federal disaster declaration. A healthy oyster industry means a healthy Bay.

I joined Governor Wes Moore and other partners in Greenbelt today to highlight the Earned It campaign - making sure every Maryland family that is eligible claims the Earned Income Tax Credit they've earned. Watch to learn more!

Women’s History Month is a time to honor the generations of women whose courage and leadership opened doors. Their trailblazing made it possible for me to serve as Maryland’s first woman Comptroller - and I’m committed to empowering the next generation of women to lead. 💜

The Supreme Court has spoken. Trump's illegal tariffs cost Maryland families $1,744 per household - $4 billion pulled from families, small businesses, farmers & manufacturers. Unconstitutional. Illegal. Today, Governor Moore, Treasurer Davis and I sent one message: pay Marylanders back.

Founded by James Strum over 30 years ago and now led by his daughter Teaera, Strum Contracting has been building Maryland's future - from bridges to pipelines to offshore wind. Black-owned and a certified MBE, they're training the next generation of welders right here in Maryland!

My response to last night's State of the Union:

The Trump administration secretly spent $102 million to turn a Williamsport warehouse into a 1,500 person ICE detention center in a town of 2,000. No environmental review. No public input. I wrote to Sec. Noem in opposition, and I fully support Attorney General Anthony Brown's lawsuit to stop it.

For 30 years, the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation has been preserving the stories of the African Americans who built the Chesapeake's maritime industry. Ship captains, watermen, sail makers. This history is Maryland history. Learn more: blacksofthechesapeake.com

Domestic migration - it's a real thing! I was so pleased to join the hosts of the brand new Maryland Now podcast to discuss Maryland's migration patterns and housing trends. Listen here: marylandnow.transistor.fm Read our report on Housing/Economy: marylandcomptroller.gov/reports/research-reports

What better way to start a Sunday morning than with gold! First men's hockey gold since the Miracle on Ice in 1980. Both the men and women beat Canada in OT to bring home gold. What a week for USA Hockey! 🥇🏒🇺🇸 📸: Getty Images / @teamusa

Great to be in Salisbury touring the UMES aviation maintenance and pilot training program. Piedmont Airlines, UMES, Wicomico County and the State built a pipeline from classroom to runway. Good-paying aviation careers without leaving Maryland. Proud to support this program!

Huge!! Go @uaw.org!!

What. A. Game. Down 1-0 with two minutes left, Captain Hilary Knight ties it. Megan Keller ends it in OT. Team USA women's hockey brings home the gold from Milan. Congratulations to both teams on an incredible game! 🥇🏒🇺🇸 📸: Getty Images / AP Photo

185+ housing advocates packed MD Affordable Housing Day with one message: we can't wait. Maryland families are being priced out and can't find homes near their jobs. The red tape is real, but so is our commitment to cut through it. Thanks Secretary Jake Day for your partnership on this!

Ramadan Mubarak to Maryland’s Muslim community! As the holy month begins, we recognize the values at the heart of Ramadan: generosity, service, and caring for your neighbors. Wishing a peaceful and blessed month to all those observing across our state.

Happy Lunar New Year, Maryland! 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, which only comes around once every 60 years. This year is all about passion, courage, and energy. Wishing you and your families joy, good fortune, and prosperity! 🔥🐴

"Hold your head high, stick your chest out. It gets dark sometimes, but morning comes. Keep hope alive." Rest in Peace Rev. Jesse Jackson

Join MCIC for an interactive webinar exploring how local voice, mission-driven capital, and long-term strategy can shape equitable development across Maryland. 👉 Register Here: https://bit.ly/3LAbFGQ

Continuing my Black-owned business spotlight for Black History Month: Wheelzup Adventures in Cumberland, one of only four Black-owned specialty outdoor retailers in the country. Mandela and Jamie Echefu are making Western Maryland's trails accessible to all!

On this Presidents' Day, I'm thinking about our federal workers. For over 140 years, our civil service has been built on merit, not politics. In the face of unprecedented attacks on their jobs and their rights, I salute them and thank them for their public service.

Don’t miss your chance to save on energy-efficient appliances! Shop Maryland Energy Weekend starts today, February 14th and runs through Monday February 16th.

Walz: "The federal government needs to pay for what they broke here. There's going to be accountability on things that happened, but one of them is the incredible and immense cost borne by the people of this state. The federal government needs to be responsible."

This is so outrageous & will cause such administrative mayhem & financial harm. These Republicans didn’t get elected based on a promise to mess with DC families - but they just can’t help themselves. What a power trip, ugh. Leave DC alone! www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Last week, I joined Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk at the Montgomery County Women's Democratic Club Advocacy Day in Annapolis. Thank you to the WDC for your decades of advocacy on issues that matter to women and families across Maryland.

Continuing my Black-owned business spotlight for Black History Month: Clyopatra Winery and Vineyard in Laurel, the first African immigrant-owned winery in the U.S. Founder Ifeoma Clyopatra Onyia is breaking barriers in Maryland's wine industry.

Great to be with my colleagues in state government today to hear the annual state of the state address!

Two Maryland athletes are representing Team USA on the world stage at the Winter Olympics right now: Laurel's Bryan Sosoo and Bethesda's Carsten Vissering. My family and I - and all Marylanders - are so proud of all these champions and all our athletes and love cheering them on!

Last week, I spoke at the Maryland Philanthropy Network's Philanthropy Summit in Annapolis. I joined philanthropic leaders to discuss the 2026 legislative session and the state budget. Grateful for the opportunity to collaborate on building a stronger Maryland.

This Black History Month, I'm highlighting Black-owned businesses across Maryland. Pikes Studio Cinema in Pikesville is a historic 1938 Art Deco theater showcasing Black cinema classics this month and bringing film, history, and community connection back to downtown Pikesville.

Honored to celebrate breaking ground in Frederick! Proud to support funding for the Frederick Hotel & Conference Center as a delegate and on the Board of Public Works. This transformative project will create hundreds of jobs and millions in economic impact.

The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen. n.pr/4qgSrEo

Joined the Governor, legislators, and community leaders last week for the annual Boys and Girls Club breakfast. These Clubs provide safe spaces, mentorship, and opportunities for Maryland's young people. Thank you to the staff and volunteers who show up every day for our kids!

This Black History Month, we’re highlighting Black-owned businesses across Maryland. Urban Reads Bookstore in Baltimore features Black authors, runs youth literacy programs, and serves as a community hub with a café in the Waverly neighborhood. Learn more: Urban Reads Bookstore

Tax season is here. The deadline to file your Maryland tax return is April 15, 2026. Watch out for scams. The Comptroller's Office will never call, text, or email demanding immediate payment. Need help filing? Visit one of our taxpayer service offices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYopQ-seLhk

Just released: Maryland's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2025. Your tax dollars, tracked and audited. Transparency isn't optional. It's essential. Read the full report here: https://www.marylandcomptroller.gov/reports/annual-comprehensive-financial-report-acfr.html

Joined Rep. Mfume , Rep. Olszewski , and City Council President Zeke Cohen at UMB in support of the CASH Campaign's free tax filing kickoff. The EITC is MD's largest anti-poverty program, providing up to $4,000 to eligible Marylanders. Every working family deserves the credit they've earned!

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month. From Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman to Thurgood Marshall and Verda Welcome, Black Marylanders have shaped who we are. Black history is Maryland history. It is American history.

Today on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor all victims of the Holocaust. We remember their stories, stand firmly against hatred and antisemitism, and recommit ourselves to building a world of compassion and justice. May we never forget.

It was great to see so many friends from Mountain Maryland last week in Annapolis for the annual PACE Breakfast! Always a highlight of session and a great chance to connect to discuss how we can ensure we are supporting every corner of the state!

Last week we kicked off our new cohort of Advisory Councils! I'm so grateful to everyone who stepped up and applied to join a Council to help provide us input on our work and share what we are doing with their respective communities! Onwards!

Brooklyn Park police chief Mark Bruley: "We're hearing people being stopped with no cause & being demanded to show paperwork to determine if they're here legally. We started hearing from our police officers the same complaints. Every one of these individuals is a person of color... it has to stop"

Deeply disturbed by the hateful graffiti at Walt Whitman High School, my alma mater. Islamophobic and anti-Palestinian hate has no place in our schools or community. I stand with our Muslim community. Montgomery County's diversity is our strength. Hate has no home in Maryland.

MD has become an outmigration state - losing residents to lower cost states due to housing costs. Strong demand, undersupply, and overregulation are to blame. We need to cut red tape and make it easier to build. Marylanders deserve affordable places to live and thrive.

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com One year ago, President Trump took an oath to serve the American people. Instead, he used the presidency to enrich himself, the @nytimes editorial board writes. This is how Trump has pocketed at least $1.4 billion.

We honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by committing ourselves to the noble struggle for equal rights. Dr. King’s work and words are still as poignant and necessary today as they were during his life.