By Treasurer David McRae In a previous column, I outlined the process by which we might amend the U.S. Constitution with a Balanced Budget Amendment. To expand on that, I want to share more information about our exploding federal debt and what it could mean for America’s future if we do not act now to get it under control. In … Read More

By Treasurer David McRae Wow, it was a hot one at the 133rd Neshoba County Fair this week, but as always — the hospitality couldn’t be beat. My wife, Katie, and I enjoyed catching up with many old friends and making new ones as well. I used my ten minutes on stage at Founders’ Square to provide an update on … Read More

By Treasurer David McRae In November of 1798, Thomas Jefferson wrote, “I wish it were possible to obtain a single amendment to our constitution; I would be willing to depend on that alone for the reduction of the administration of our government to the genuine principles of its constitution; I mean an additional article taking from the federal government the … Read More

The latest inflation news rightfully has everyone concerned. The Consumer Price Index for June, for instance, showed inflation has worsened more than expected. Prices have risen 9.1 percent over the past year and 1.3 percent over just the last month – the highest since November 1981. The impact of this record-high inflation is real. In fact, the average working family … Read More

By Treasurer David McRae Rarely is an elected official in the business of giving money back to citizens, but that’s not true at your State Treasury. Since arriving in office, our team has returned $50 million to Mississippians through our unclaimed money program. What is it and how can you access some of this cash? Read on to find out. … Read More

State Treasurer David McRae today applauded Unilever for reversing Ben & Jerry’s ‘woke’ Israel boycott. Ben & Jerry’s is a subsidiary of Unilever. In December 2021, McRae joined six other state financial officers in challenging Unilever to hold its subsidiary accountable after Ben & Jerry’s unjustly boycotted Israel. “Ben & Jerry’s decision to boycott Israel was motivated by a misdirected … Read More

State Treasurer David McRae today released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned both the Roe and Casey decisions: “Our constitution states clearly that all people, no matter how small, are created equal. It celebrates the fact that in America we are guaranteed a right to life, liberty and the … Read More

The job market has largely recovered from high, COVID-era unemployment, albeit not for everyone. Americans without disabilities have been able to return to the workforce en masse, allowing the national unemployment rate to fall to 3.1 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ April survey. But those with disabilities have faced a more difficult road. Today, the unemployment rate … Read More