PROVIDENCE, RI - General Treasurer Seth Magaziner today paid a surprise visit to the North Kingstown High School classroom of Richard Garland naming him the state's second-ever Financial Literacy Educator of the Year.
"Mr. Garland has brought his own experience in business to the classroom...
Seizing an opportunity to save taxpayers millions, General Treasurer Seth Magaziner today announced $7.2 million in savings found by refunding $70 million in state debt to take advantage of more favorable interest rates.
"Rhode Islanders deserve to know that they have an advocate in state...
Six months after announcing its 'Back to Basics' investment strategy, Rhode Island's pension fund continued its strong run, returning 0.75% in March despite flat performance in the US stock market, General Treasurer Seth Magaziner announced at today's meeting of the State Investment Commission.
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Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner has joined shareholders from across the country by voting against all sitting independent directors at Wells Fargo, following the massive fraud perpetrated against their customers. The Rhode Island pension fund currently owns 139,256 shares of Wells...
Continuing his commitment to strengthen Rhode Island's public finances, Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner today released the most exhaustive Debt Affordability Study in the state's history, setting new debt affordability targets for the first time since 1999.
"It is imperative...
Each April, Rhode Island Treasury plans and promotes a month-long program of activities and educational opportunities to help financially empower Rhode Island, including workshops on saving for college and how to find out if the state is holding your unclaimed property.
"Our financial system is...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Continuing his commitment to bring a steady hand to public finances throughout the state, Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner today announced the "Healthy Local Pensions (HELP)" proposal, which will help cities and towns with locally administered pension systems...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island's pension fund earned $128 million in investment gains in February 2017 bringing its 12-month investment earnings over the $1 billion mark, General Treasurer Seth Magaziner announced at today's meeting of the State Investment Commission.
"Delivering long-term...
General Treasurer Seth Magaziner and House Majority Leader K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Warwick) are seeking to expand Rhode Island's Crime Victim Compensation Program (CVCP) to include support for minors who witness homicides or domestic violence.
"In our state, it is estimated that children are...
General Treasurer Seth Magaziner today released Rhode Island Treasury's 2016 Annual Report, which contains highlights from the past year, including more than $500 million in investment gains, the Treasurer's new 'Back to Basics' investment strategy, turnaround of the state's CollegeBound program,...
