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MORE, PLEASE: State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald joined colleagues to call on Congress to deliver $350 billion in aid for state and local governments to keep essential workers on the job, support vaccination efforts, and safely reopen schools.
âWeâre suffering every day. We need this help from the federal government, and then we can start working on things that would really help our state grow,â Fitzgerald said on a call with state treasurers from Kansas, Oregon and Maine.
They were among 17 Democratic state treasurers who signed a letter seeking support to offset COVID-19-related revenue losses they said have resulted in government employees being laid off.
DES MOINES â State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is on a mission to deliver some holiday cheer to Iowans in the form of cash through the 2020 12 Days of Christmas social media campaign.
Over $420 million in unclaimed property is waiting to be claimed by Iowans in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt.
âDuring the holidays, everyone can use a little extra money,â Fitzgerald said. âEspecially now with so many Iowans dealing with the impact of a global pandemic. An unexpected check from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt during the holiday season may help make things a little brighter this year.â
In recognition of the popular Christmas carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas, the Treasurerâs official social media Facebook and Twitter, @IowaTreasurer, will use the hashtag #12DaysofTreasureHunting to commemorate the campaign. Starting on Sunday, Dec. 13 and running for 12 consecutive days, the State Treasurerâs Office will highlight names, businesses and organizations fr
Treasurer Fitzgerald Reminds Iowans about Individual College Savings Iowa Giveaways in all 99 Counties
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is spreading the news once again about College Savings Iowa’s statewide giveaway. First announced in November, College Savings Iowa’s giveaway includes a $529 plan contribution to a family in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. One grand prize winner, from all entrants, will win a $1,529 College Savings Iowa contribution. “From now until the end of the year, Iowans can enter for a chance to win a gift for their loved ones,” said Fitzgerald. “These College Savings Iowa contributions will be a great savings boost for 100 families across the state.” All families are encouraged to register for the giveaway, whether they have started saving for future education yet or not. Those interested can visit Iowa529Contest.com to read the official rules and register for their chance to win before December 31, 2020.