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Brooke Lierman, comptroller of Maryland, stands April 19, 2023, before portraits of the three prior comptrollers. From left, background, William Donald Schaefer (1999-2007), Peter Franchot (2007-2023) and Louis L. Goldstein (1959-1998). 
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman is allowing federal workers to defer state tax payments until 60 days after the government reopens to help ease financial strain during the ongoing shutdown.
