JACKSON, Miss. — State Treasurer David McRae today announced that Mississippi earned nearly $375 million in interest during FY2024. As State Treasurer, McRae is responsible for managing the state’s cash flow, including Mississippi’s investment portfolio. This is one of Mississippi’s largest interest earnings on record. “If Mississippians take one thing from today’s announcement, I hope it is this: When you … Read More

Two years ago, Mississippi was at the center of one of the Supreme Court’s most consequential decisions: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a landmark case that ultimately overturned Roe v. Wade. It was hard to miss the coverage, which is ongoing even today. But there’s another Supreme Court case that was recently handed down that didn’t get as much … Read More

JACKSON, Miss. — State Treasurer David McRae this week joined Governor Tate Reeves and key lawmakers during a bill signing for SB2226, the Israel Support Act. This legislation permanently extends Mississippi’s 2017 anti-Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) provisions and increases the allowance for Israel Bonds from $20 million to $50 million. “I am incredibly proud to join Governor Tate Reeves … Read More

Graduation season is upon us, which means thousands of Mississippi young people are preparing to strike out on their own. With that in mind, I thought it might be a good time to walk through some of the basics of financial wellness. So, over the next month, I’ll be focusing on a few topics many young people struggle with. Up … Read More

Summertime is here and that means (hopefully) some summer travel as well! Do you have any getaways on the horizon? While many are planning some kind of summer vacation, most remain heartily concerned about inflation’s impact. Gas is going to cost more. Flights are going to cost more. Eating out is going to cost more. In short, inflation hasn’t exactly … Read More

It’s hard to believe, but summer is here already! For many, it’s the beginning of a jam-packed schedule (from beach trips to summer camps to T-ball practice). But even as parents are sent running around, it seems like the kids themselves are in frequent need of activities to beat the summer boredom. Well, I have a few fun ideas for … Read More

President Biden’s economic policies will wreak havoc on Mississippi families once again this summer. Consider this: since the President took office, prices have increased by nearly 20%, according to the Senate Banking Committee. Grocery costs have increased. Gas prices have jumped. Even electricity bills have skyrocketed. In fact, the Wall Street Journal reports electricity prices have gone up 13 times … Read More

The last few weeks have brought chaos and uncertainty for Israel, and Israel’s supporters. Antisemitic protests have broken out on elite college campuses across the country. Turkey shut down trade with Israel. And President Biden threatened to withhold critical weapons from Israel. Simply put, the Middle East’s only democracy is under an economic, public relations, and military assault right now. … Read More