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
State Treasury Returns More Than $1 Million to Mississippians during COVID-19 Pandemic
“Finding the owners of unclaimed property is our way of helping stimulate the state’s economy,” says Treasurer McRae Treasurer David McRae today announced the Mississippi State Treasury has returned $1.3 million in unclaimed property during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is sometimes very difficult for banks, credit unions, and even retail stores to find the owner of big chunks of money. … Read More
Laurel Student Feeds 1,000+ Frontline Workers, Wins Tell Me Something Good Scholarship
State Treasurer David McRae today surprised a student in Laurel with a $529 Tell Me Something Good Scholarship to recognize his service to the community during COVID-19. Fletcher Horne, a 15-year-old student in Laurel, launched Feed the Frontline during the COVID-19 crisis as an Eagle Scout project. Helping to both thank healthcare heroes and stimulate the area’s economy, the effort … Read More
Magee Student Wins First Tell Me Something Good Scholarship
State Treasurer David McRae today surprised a student in Magee with a $529 Tell Me Something Good Scholarship to recognize his service to the community during COVID-19. Jered Smith, a 16-year-old student at Simpson Academy, is the Founder of Season of Service. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Smith has organized and given away household baskets to the elderly and new moms. … Read More