Campaign cash for the comptroller, a new federal lobbyist, takebacks for Trone, in political notes

Campaign cash for the comptroller, a new federal lobbyist, takebacks for Trone, in political notes

Comptroller Brooke Lierman has amassed a sizeable campaign fund, according to the latest reports. (Photo by Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters)The lone candidate — so far — for state comptroller is amassing a sizable war chest. Comptroller Brooke Lierman is finishing out her first term as the state’s top tax collector. Her campaign announced this week that she raised nearly $3 million in the current cycle. She has $2.2 million in cash on hand. “Eve…