Last week was a big one at the Treasury. Here’s what happened… First, we returned Unclaimed Property to Make-a-Wish Mississippi. More than 160 Mississippi kids are waiting for their wishes to be granted. I’m grateful we could play at least a small role in making these wishes come true by finding and returning money to this exceptional organization from unclaimed property. … Read More
State Treasurer Returns $125k in Unclaimed Property to State Health Department
Treasurer David McRae today presented the State Health Department with a check for $124,620 after the State Treasury found unclaimed property in the Department’s name. This adds to the $7 million found and returned since McRae took office in January, $1.7 million of which was returned during the COVID-19 crisis. “We are extremely grateful to the State Treasurer for this … Read More
McRae Statement on the Passing of William D. Mounger
Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae today issued the following statement upon the passing of William D. Mounger: “A job creator, philanthropist, and architect of the modern Republican Party in Mississippi, Billy Mounger will long be remembered by what he built as well as how he built it. He adhered to his conservative principles, acted out of patriotic duty, and tirelessly … Read More
State Treasurer, Legislature Join Forces to Improve College Savings Investment Returns
Treasurer David McRae applauded the State Legislature’s collaboration on a plan to improve College Savings Mississippi investment returns. The State Treasurer joined Governor Tate Reeves this week for the legislation’s signing. “The State Treasury’s foundational responsibility is to be a good steward of taxpayer dollars, and that’s exactly what we’ve accomplished,” said McRae. “With this legislation, we reduced the burden … Read More
Mississippi Economy Gets $7 Million Stimulus from State Treasury
Treasurer David McRae today announced the Mississippi State Treasury has returned $7 million in unclaimed property since he took office in January. This includes $1.7 million that was distributed during the COVID-19 shutdown. “Recent events have hit many Mississippians right in the wallet,” said McRae. “Returning unclaimed property is one way the State Treasury can help give Mississippians a boost … Read More
State Treasurer Announces Art Contest Scholarship Recipients
State Treasurer David McRae today announced the winners of the College Savings Mississippi Art Contest. Each of the winners will receive a scholarship in the form of a Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) account. For as little as $25, almost anyone can start an account for a child. For PreK-2nd Grade, the 2020 Art Contest winners are: 1st Place: Ann … Read More
State Treasury Returns $6 Million to Mississippians
Treasurer David McRae today announced the Mississippi State Treasury has returned $6 million in unclaimed property since he took office in January via more than 2,200 claims. Included in this figure is the more than $1.7 million that has been distributed during the COVID-19 pandemic – a meaningful economic stimulus amid the pandemic-related shutdown. “Unclaimed property is not the state’s … Read More
Tupelo Student Wins Tell Me Something Good Scholarship
State Treasurer David McRae today surprised a student in Tupelo with a $529 Tell Me Something Good Scholarship to recognize his service to the community during COVID-19. Fifteen-year-old Aidan Wilson has been one of All Saints’ Episcopal Church’s most reliable volunteers during the COVID-19 crisis, serving those in need nearly every day since March 16. “When Aidan arrives at Saints’ … Read More
Greenville Student Inspires Volunteerism, Wins Tell Me Something Good Scholarship
State Treasurer David McRae today surprised a student in Greenville with a $529 Tell Me Something Good Scholarship to recognize her service to the community during COVID-19. Mollie Warrington, a 17-year-old student in Greenville, helped prepare and pack 1,500 bags of food for distribution at St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, she inspired friends to … Read More
Mississippi Newborns Awarded Scholarships
Treasurer David McRae today announced two Mississippi newborns were each awarded $529 Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) scholarships. The scholarships were part of the State Treasury’s 529 Day promotion. Scholarships were awarded to the two babies born closest to 5:29AM and 5:29PM on May 29 (5/29). The scholarship comes in the form of a tax-advantaged 529 savings account. The 2020 … Read More