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October 05, 2011 11:20 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

PA Treasurer McCord Unveils Innovative Energy Efficiency Program to Help Colleges Finance Money-Saving, Job-Creating Energy Efficiency Projects

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 5, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- State Treasurer Rob McCord visited Drexel University today to unveil an innovative financing opportunity that will help Pennsylvania colleges and...
September 20, 2011 11:17 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

Treasurer McCord: Market Analysis Finds Gaming Industry Generally Performing as Expected; Identifies Competitive Threats, New Potential Markets

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 20, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- State Treasurer Rob McCord – an ex officio member of the Gaming Control Board and legal custodian of the Commonwealth's gaming revenues...
September 15, 2011 14:28 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

PA Treasury, DEP Lower Rates on Popular Loan Program to Help Flood Victims Replace Damaged Property With More Energy Efficient Equipment

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 15, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Homeowners in eastern and central Pennsylvania who experienced flood damage may be able to replace certain household appliances with more energy...
September 09, 2011 15:07 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

PA Treasury: Despite Flood-Related Office Closures, Citizens Awaiting Millions from State Will Receive Payments On Time

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 9, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- State Treasurer Rob McCord today assured Pennsylvanians awaiting $200 million from the Commonwealth that those payments should arrive on time –...
August 31, 2011 11:10 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

PA Treasurer McCord, L&I Secretary Hearthway Say Unemployment Insurance Debit Cardholders to Save $3.5 Million Under New Service Terms

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 31, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- State Treasurer Rob McCord and Labor & Industry Secretary Julia Hearthway announced today that more than 430,000 Pennsylvanians who have received...
August 29, 2011 13:04 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

Treasurer McCord: Only Days Remain to "Beat the Tuition Rate Increase" With PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 29, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With tuition increases at colleges and universities across the state, credit rates for the Pennsylvania 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) will...
August 17, 2011 15:10 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

Treasurer McCord Highlights Strong Year-End PA 529 College Savings Plan Performance; Urges Families to Save Before Credit Rates Jump September 1

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 17, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Credit rates to increase as budget cuts lead to above-average tuition inflation at many schools Despite volatile conditions in a still-fragile...
August 09, 2011 15:49 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

Treasurer McCord: Kids Grow Up Fast, But Tuition Grows Faster; Keep Pace With PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 9, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pennsylvania families concerned with the rising cost of higher education have a tax-smart way to keep pace with tuition increases, according to State...
August 08, 2011 11:52 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

State Treasurer Rob McCord Warns Consumers About Fraudulent Email Promising Millions in Unclaimed Property

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 8, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- State Treasurer Rob McCord today warned Pennsylvanians to be on the lookout for a fraudulent, unsolicited email that is making its way to inboxes...
August 01, 2011 14:21 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

Treasurer McCord: Latest Quarterly Economic Report Focuses on PA's Transportation Challenges

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 1, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With Pennsylvania's Transportation Funding Advisory Commission offering recommendations on how to support billions of dollars in additional...