Nonprofits are known for their good deeds and critical work in our communities. August 17 is National Nonprofit Day. Usually, I take this time of year to encourage nonprofit organizations across Mississippi to search for unclaimed money in their …
President Trump’s efforts to crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse are producing real results. Recently, the U.S. Department of the Treasury prevented nearly $100 million in improper federal payments from being sent to deceased individuals – another …
Earlier this year, a fraudster attempted to steal nearly $800,000 from Mississippi’s unclaimed money program. On paper, the claim looked legitimate. There was a birth certificate, supporting documentation, and a request to send money to a real bank …
Earlier this year, Forbes ranked the Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) plan among the top six 529 options in the nation. Now, we’re making one of the country’s best college savings plans even more affordable. Beginning August 3, MACS fees will …
In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced U.S. Savings Bonds to give American families a safe way to invest in our country while saving for their children’s future. During World War II, buying a Savings Bond became more than a financial decision …
There was a lot to celebrate on July 4, 2026. It had been 250 years since Americans declared our independence, one year since President Trump signed the largest tax cut in American history, and day one of Trump Accounts – the largest investment in America’ …
The Neshoba County Fair is a Mississippi policymaker’s rite of passage. Every year, leaders from across our state gather to talk about what we’ve accomplished and what still lies ahead. This year was no different. Of course, what’s said at the Neshoba …
John Adams once predicted that Americans would celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence with “games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations.” That said, he probably never imagined we’d still be doing it 250 years later. And yet, …
Summer is in full swing at the McRae household! Summer camps. Pool parties. T-ball games. The works. With all the memories being made during summer, however, it’s important to keep the kids’ brains engaged too. The summer slide is real – especially as …
One hundred and fifty thousand dollars. It’s not an insignificant sum of money. It can pay off a home – cover the purchase of a new car (and years’ worth of gas) – pay for college – deliver financial security. Now, imagine losing it. This spring, my team …
Taxpayers today lose as much as $521 billion to fraud every single year. For too many, that’s not just a number. It’s a road left in decay – a Social Security check never received – a childcare facility stolen from the community. For decades, that fraud …
Sometimes, it can feel like Memorial Day has become just another long weekend, a chance to fire up the grill or pile the family into the car for a road trip to the shore. If your family is anything like mine, the chorus of “Are we there yet?” starts almost …
The second week in May is always one of my favorite times of the year because it means we get to celebrate the creativity, talent, and big dreams of Mississippi students. Earlier this month, we hosted the 13th Annual Mississippi College and Career Savings …
Like many parents, I know my kids are excited for summer break. But before we get there, May is also an important reminder to prepare for the future and make smart financial decisions for the next generation. That’s why I want to remind Mississippi …
Small businesses are the backbone of Mississippi’s economy. In fact, 99 percent of Mississippi businesses are small businesses, providing paychecks for nearly half of our workforce. I know firsthand the impact of these businesses because our own family …
RE: No. R-1884 and RIN 7100-AH17 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Prohibition on Use of Reputation Risk. I write in full support of the Federal Reserve’s proposal to prohibit the use of reputation risk as outlined. The previous reputation …
President Donald Trump has declared a “war on fraud,” and it’s a fight that matters now more than ever. Washington is finally waking up to something Mississippians have understood for a long time: when government overspends, taxpayers pay the price. The …
When we talk about helping Mississippi families get ahead, it starts with giving them the right tools. That’s exactly what we’ve done with Mississippi College and Career Savings. What began as a simple idea – helping families save for job training and …
This year, President Trump and congressional Republicans delivered a historic tax cut that delivered tax refunds that were $350 higher than previous years, according to the latest IRS data. Now, I know that $350 won’t revolutionize a family’s budget, but I …
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