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Treasurer Frerichs Announces $500 Million
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 22, 2018 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 Investment to Boost Economy in Rural Illinois to stimulate business growth, job creation and neighborhood revitalization. CUP provides capital to lending institutions at below-market rates so they can…
February 14, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs Applauds Minimum Wage Increase
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs Applauds Minimum Wage IncreaseJanuary 29, 2018 – $1.3 Million in ABLE Savings Captured in First Year
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2018 – $1.3 Million in ABLE Savings Captured in First Year$1.3 Million in ABLE Savings Captured in First Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 29, 2018 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 Frerichs, Illinois Lead 16-Member Alliance SPRINGFIELD — Three hundred people with disabilities in Illinois invested more than $1.3 million in the first year of a groundbreaking partnership that…
January 18, 2018 – New Federal Tax Breaks Do Not Apply to Illinois Taxes When Paying Private Grade, High School Expenses
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2018 – New Federal Tax Breaks Do Not Apply to Illinois Taxes When Paying Private Grade, High School ExpensesNew Federal Tax Breaks Do Not Apply to Illinois Taxes When Paying Private Grade, High School Expenses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 18, 2018 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 SPRINGFIELD — Families that use their Bright Start or Bright Directions college savings accounts to pay for tuition, fees or other expenses at private or parochial schools, including…
January 18, 2019 – Treasurer Frerichs Joins Local Non-Profits to Encourage Applicants for the Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2019 – Treasurer Frerichs Joins Local Non-Profits to Encourage Applicants for the Charitable Trust Stabilization FundJanuary 12, 2018 – Secure Choice Board Selects Investment Managers and Contracts with Ascensus to Manage Retirement Savings Program
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2018 – Secure Choice Board Selects Investment Managers and Contracts with Ascensus to Manage Retirement Savings ProgramJanuary2018 SecureChoiceAscensus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 12, 2018 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 CHICAGO — The state board overseeing the Secure Choice retirement savings program signed a contract with Ascensus to manage the day-to-day operations, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said…