Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman today issued the following statement on the ruling from The Honorable Judge James K. Bredar ordering the Trump Administration to reinstate fired federal workers: I applaud the U.S. District Court’s decision to issue a temporary restraining order, stopping the firings of thousands of hardworking Marylanders and requiring those previously fired employees to be reinstated. The actions of the Trump administration illegally deprived these workers of their livelihoods and has left other federal employees and their families fearful of what will come next. As I noted in my declaration included with Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown’s filing, “the terminations…

The Maryland Freedom Caucus is calling on all Marylanders to join them for a TaxRevolt Rally and Day of Action on March 19, 2025, at Lawyers’ Mall in Annapolis and take a standagainst the onslaught of tax increases being proposed in the General Assembly this year.“No Marylander will be untouched by the sheer number of tax increases moving through thelegislature right now,” said Delegate Matt Morgan, Chair of the Maryland Freedom Caucus. “Fromnew delivery taxes to increased fees, a massive business-to-business services tax, and even aproperty tax hike, working families, small businesses, and retirees will all be paying more if…

State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at Roxbury Correctional Institution in Washington County. The inmate is identified as Lawrence Antonio Borom, 21. Borom was declared deceased at the scene by emergency medical services personnel. Police have identified a suspect, who is also an inmate. At approximately 7:30 p.m. yesterday, March 13, 2025, investigators from the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Internal Investigative Unit (DPSCS IID) contacted the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit regarding an inmate death. The preliminary investigation indicates correctional officers found Borom lying on the floor with apparent head injuries. The Maryland State…

On Friday, March 14, University System of Maryland Chancellor Dr. Jay Perman visited Frostburg State University to help the campus community officially welcome Darlene Brannigan Smith, PhD, FSU’s new interim president. Smith assumed her role March 10. “Dr. Smith’s experience and professional expertise in business, finance and marketing gives Frostburg an advantage,” said Chancellor Perman, who worked with Smith at the University System office where she served as interim associate vice chancellor for academic programs and as special assistant to the senior vice chancellor for academic affairs. “I know the breadth and depth of her experience and the challenges that she’s…

Dunkin’ Donuts and Chipotle are continuing pre-construction at the Cumberland Gateway site. Located directly across from Chick-fil-A, Mayor Ray Morriss says the layout stage of Chipotle has begun.  He also said Royal Farms will begin its construction stage once some utility steps are taken…     “They’ve got some utilities they have to move.  They’ve got a French drain they have to connect to the sewer line, and then you’ll be seeing the construction of the Royal Farms building there.  So, those are three that are coming hopefully all opening sometime this year.”

Water service will be interrupted on McMullen Highway effective immediately for water leak repair.   The areas affected include McMullen Highway, Bowling Green, Cresaptown, Bel Air, Rawlings, and parts of LaVale.  

On March 13th, 2025, at approximately 8:03 p.m., the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 200 block of Bond Street for a destruction of property complaint. Upon arrival an officer spoke with the complainant who advised that Christopher Michael Freeman Sr. had attempted to gain entry into their residence, and broke the screen door in the process. Upon further investigation it was learned that Freeman was also in violation of an active peace order. Freeman was subsequently placed under arrest. He was transported to central booking where he currently is awaiting a bond review. NAME: Christopher Michael Freeman Sr.  AGE:…

On Friday, March 14, 2025, from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, the water department will continue repairing a water leak on Greene Street.  There may be periodic interruptions of water service.  The southbound lane from Baltimore Street to Bridge Street will be closed with detour signage in place and no left turn available from Bridge Street to Greene Street.

The Maryland House Ways and Means committee heard testimony this week on the proposed business services tax that would add 2.5% to many business services. The Maryland Chamber of Commerce and Maryland Retailers Association both oppose the tax. Bill Sponsor Delegate David Moon testified that this tax may or may not replace other means of raising revenue…     “I can’t predict whether this displaces some of the existing revenue options on the table. But that’s to my point here – you have to look at all the decisions we’re making on budget and tax as a bucket, a bunch,…

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a free online program for all West Virginians to build skills to boost West Virginia tourism. The Department of Tourism and Blue Ridge Community and Technical College created “Tourism Works” for anyone to learn more about the state of West Virginia and all it has to offer.  Morrisey says the program supports the state’s small businesses and equips its residents…     “Everything in the course was filmed in West Virginia so you get to learn and you get to watch what our great state has to offer.  There are no better ambassadors for the great…