“Without freedom of thought, there can be no such thing as wisdom; and no such thing as public liberty, without freedom of speech.” -Benjamin Franklin The recent assassination of Charlie Kirk was more than the tragic killing of a young conservative father. It was an attack on freedom itself: the freedom to think, speak, and live according to one’s convictions. … Read More

The Office of the State Treasurer will accept sealed bids until 3:00 PM (CDT), October 14, 2025, for the purpose of purchasing the following: Communications and Marketing Consultants, RFx 3120003221. Detailed specifications may be obtained by contacting Theresa Abadie, Comptroller, at 601.359.2523 , Theresa.Abadie@treasury.ms.gov, or at Office of the State Treasurer, 501 North West Street, Suite 1100, Jackson, Mississippi. CSM Brochure … Read More

When I first came into office, I made a simple promise: to run the Treasury in a way that is efficient, accountable, and always working for the people of Mississippi. For me, that meant keeping government lean, modernizing outdated processes, and most importantly, fighting to put more money in your pocket. That’s why I’m especially proud to share that my … Read More

The last few weeks have been about new routines in our household, as the kids returned to school for the 2025-26 academic year. While they prepared for a new season of sports, music, and friendships, the Treasury team and I prepared to launch into another MPACT enrollment season. For those unfamiliar, MPACT stands for the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition … Read More

Earlier this month, Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy tweeted: “In 2013, Mississippi scored 49th out of 50 states in 4th grade reading scores. After a decade of reforms … they’re now in the top 10 nationally…. Soon it’ll be our turn to lead the way in Ohio.” Growing up in Mississippi, it was rare to see our state in the … Read More

Earlier this month, President Trump took a historic step, signing an Executive Order to end political discrimination by banks. I am grateful to President Trump for signing and stand with him in the fight to end these un-democratic debanking practices. In recent years, vocal Americans (typically on the conservative side of the spectrum) have lost access to critical banking services … Read More

National Nonprofit Day is quickly approaching on August 17. In anticipation, I’m urging all nonprofit organizations across the state to search for unclaimed money that rightfully belongs to them. There are hundreds of thousands of outstanding funds that have yet to be claimed. Let this day serve as a reminder of how important their missions and services are to our … Read More

It’s hard to believe, but the back-to-school rush is already here. New backpacks. Fresh supplies. New routines. All are due in just a matter of weeks. One routine that often gets overlooked this time of year is saving for your child’s future education. According to the National Skills Coalition, about 84% of jobs in Mississippi require some form of training … Read More

During President Trump’s first term, he vowed to build, create, and grow more things in the U.S.A., saying “Restoring American manufacturing will not only restore our wealth, it will restore our pride in ourselves. It will revitalize our independence, and it will rebuild the bonds of kinship between our communities and our citizens.” In the years since he first outlined … Read More

For the first time in the country, a state’s unclaimed money program is putting America First policies into action – not as a talking point, but as a matter of policy. More specifically, this month, I announced the State Treasury would be requiring all unclaimed money recipients to declare their citizenship before beginning the claims process. For four years, the … Read More