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April 02, 2012 13:00 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

PA Treasury Working to Return Over $1.3 Million in Unclaimed Property to Places of Worship, Faith-Based Organizations, Says Treasurer McCord

Treasurer Encourages All Religious Organizations to Search Free Database at patreasury.gov HARRISBURG, Pa., April 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than $1.3 million in the Pennsylvania Treasury's...
March 23, 2012 11:49 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

PA Treasurer McCord Returns Over $12,000 in Unclaimed Property to Pittsburgh Public Schools; Says 33 Other Allegheny County Districts Owed $89,000

PITTSBURGH, March 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As school districts across Pennsylvania face state funding cuts and budget deficits, Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord reminded public school officials...
March 14, 2012 13:54 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

Treasurer McCord Offers Additional Reforms to Improve PA's "Broken" Capital Budget Process

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 14, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the General Assembly now considering legislation to revamp the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, State Treasurer Rob McCord today...
March 06, 2012 11:39 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

PA Treasurer McCord Says Over $110,000 in Unclaimed Property Seized for Overdue Child Support Via Partnership With Department of Public Welfare

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 6, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Children who have been denied support payments by a parent have benefited from more than $110,000 that has been seized and redirected to them through...
March 01, 2012 09:37 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

PA Treasurer McCord: Nearly Half a Million Dollars From Failed U.S. Banks Possibly Owed to Pennsylvanians

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly half a million dollars from 29 failed banks across the country – including two in Pennsylvania – may belong to residents,...
February 28, 2012 12:25 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

Treasurer McCord Says National Report Ranks PA 529 Investment Plan in Top-Tier for Performance

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 28, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord today hailed a recent report that puts the Pennsylvania 529 Investment Plan among the best in the nation for...
February 23, 2012 14:22 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

Treasurer McCord's Latest Economic Report Assesses PA's Revenue Collections, Employment Picture

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With state tax revenues now totaled for the first seven months of the current fiscal year, Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord says the latest edition...
January 20, 2012 15:47 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

Treasurer McCord, Coalition for Accountability in Political Spending Call on SEC to Develop Transparency Regulation

HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 20, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pennsylvania State Treasurer Rob McCord and leaders from other states – all members of the Coalition for Accountability in Political Spending...
December 19, 2011 11:01 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

Treasurer McCord: Make Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program Part of Year-End Tax Planning

HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 19, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the end of the year approaching, Pennsylvania State Treasurer Rob McCord today reminded families that contributions to a Pennsylvania 529...
November 16, 2011 14:38 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

Treasurer McCord Lauds Federal Government's Recognition of AFC First Financial; Says Future Keystone HELP Projects Will Benefit

HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 16, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's designation of Allentown-based AFC First Financial Corporation as a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR sponsor means...