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Treasurer Frerichs Reacts to Governor’s Delayed Decision to Refinance Debt that Carried up to 12 Percent Interest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 7, 2017 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today applauded Gov. Rauner’s decision to finally agree to refinance debt that carried a staggering 12 percent interest rate. “Gov. Rauner…
September 5, 2017 – State Treasurers Urge More Drug Companies to Help Fight Opioid Epidemic
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2017 – State Treasurers Urge More Drug Companies to Help Fight Opioid EpidemicHealth, AmerisourceBergen and McKesson exceed $400 billion, making them, in aggregate, almost
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 5, 2017 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 done by their products,” California State Treasurer John Chiang said. “While they are making enormous profits, suffering from opioid abuse continues to increase, especially in poor communities in…
August 30, 2017 – Rauner Sides with Life Insurers Over Grieving Families
Read MoreAugust 30, 2017 – Rauner Sides with Life Insurers Over Grieving FamiliesRauner Sides with Life Insurer Over Grieving Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 30, 2017 CONTACT:Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 CHICAGO — Governor Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto of the Life Insurance Reform Act guarantees life insurance companies will pocket millions of dollars rather than pay death benefits to grieving families, Illinois…
August 24, 2017 – State Fair Live Auction Earns $117,000
Read MoreAugust 24, 2017 – State Fair Live Auction Earns $117,000State Fair Live Auction Earns $117,000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 24, 2017 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 SPRINGFIELD — Bidders from across the state and country spent more than $117,000 in this past weekend’s live auction at the Illinois State Fair, Illinois State Treasurer Michael…
August 22, 2017 – Roseland Hospital to Receive Loan Through Illinois Treasurer Frerichs’ Office
Read MoreAugust 22, 2017 – Roseland Hospital to Receive Loan Through Illinois Treasurer Frerichs’ Office$4 Million to Help Serve Underserved on Chicago’s Far South Side
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 22, 2017 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 CHICAGO — A historic south side hospital that cares for the poor and indigent in the middle of a healthcare desert will receive a $4 million loan through…