All 2025 News Releases

November

Military Returns from Treasury

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Honors Veterans with Military Decoration Returns

57 military decorations returned to Veterans and families this year


Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that 57 military decorations have been returned to Veterans and their families so far in 2025. Returns this year include two Purple Hearts, Treasury’s first-ever Gold Star Widows and Pilgrimage Medal and Civil War buttons and epaulettes.


October

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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Chance to Double Education Deposits for Lycoming County Families

Statewide and county-specific incentives for Keystone Scholars can boost initial deposit to $200


Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today the opportunity to double education savings for the first 95 Lycoming County families who claim their Keystone Scholars accounts and open their own PA 529 College and Career Savings Program (PA 529) accounts during November. These families will receive an extra $50 deposit made possible by Miele Manufacturing in partnership with the River Valley Regional YMCA. This is in addition to a $50 statewide incentive also running throughout November.


Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces 24 Additional Organizations Receive Budget Bridge Loan Funds

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces 24 Additional Organizations Receive Budget Bridge Loan Funds

Multiple organizations utilize short-term loans to continue providing services to vulnerable Pennsylvanians


Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that 24 additional organizations that provide services to Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable populations have received funding through the Budget Bridge Loan Program, which helps bridge the funding gap created by the nearly four-month long budget stalemate.


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First Organizations Receive Funds Through Treasury’s Budget Bridge Loan Program

Program provides short-term loans to organizations providing vital services to Pennsylvanians


Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that funds have been released today to the first three organizations approved for funding through the Budget Bridge Loan Program which was initiated a few weeks ago to help organizations providing critical services to vulnerable Pennsylvanians during the ongoing budget stalemate.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Webinar Programming for National Disability Employment Awareness Month


Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced weekly webinar offerings to help celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Treasury and its partners will provide weekly webinars that will explore topics of personal finance and employment for Pennsylvanians with disabilities, including information on the PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Savings Program.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Expansion of Short-Term Funding Relief Program

Pre-K Counts and providers of rape & domestic violence prevention and support services can now apply for funding


Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s Budget Bridge Loan program will now accept applications from Pre-K Counts programs and organizations that provide rape prevention and response services as well as domestic violence prevention and support services for survivors.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Enhancements for INVEST PA Program, New Manager Federated Hermes, Inc.

New management partnership will enhance benefits for INVEST PA participants


Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Treasury’s INVEST PA program, formerly called INVEST, will see significant positive changes for program participants thanks to the program’s first upgrade in more than 20 years. These enhancements are possible through the hiring of Pittsburgh-based Federated Hermes, Inc., as the new program manager for INVEST PA.


September

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Deputy Treasurer Julie Peachey and Bucks County Controller Pam Van Blunk Bring Awareness of Unclaimed Property at Sen. Frank Farry’s Senior Expo


Richboro, PA - Deputy Treasurer Julie Peachey today joined with Bucks County Controller Pamela Van Blunk, Senator Frank Farry (R-6), Representative Shelby Labs (R-143), Representative Kathleen “K.C.” Tomlinson (R-18) and Representative Joe Hogan (R-142) to encourage Pennsylvanians to search for unclaimed property.


Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Short-Term Funding Relief for Children and Most Vulnerable Pennsylvanians

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Short-Term Funding Relief for Children and Most Vulnerable Pennsylvanians

“We have no greater responsibility than to invest in our children and most vulnerable populations.”


Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department will make $500 million available for Pennsylvania’s Head Start providers and county governments through a short-term, investment loan effort designed to ease the financial burden being faced by these entities, which serve Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable populations, due to the lack of an enacted state budget.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Celebrates College Savings Month, Encourages Families to Claim Keystone Scholars Accounts for Youngest Pennsylvanians

Encourages Pennsylvanians to start saving for education during College Savings Month


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity is celebrating College Savings Month by encouraging families with young children to claim their free $100 scholarship from Keystone Scholars and begin their savings journey with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Launches OpenBookPA – Increasing State Financial Transparency

Treasury’s Transparency Portal becomes Open Book PA with new, expanded features


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today the launch of OpenBookPA, a new, enhanced version of Treasury’s award-winning Transparency Portal. With improved navigation, design and added features, visitors to the site now have more tools at their fingertips to better understand the Commonwealth’s finances.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Encourages Farmers and First Responders to File Electronically for Liquid Fuels Tax Reimbursements

Applications must be filed by September 30, 2025


Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today urged farmers and first responders, including volunteer fire companies, ambulance providers and rescue squads incorporated as nonprofits, to submit their applications for Liquid Fuels Tax reimbursements electronically.


August

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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Winners of PA 529 Day Promotion

More than $27,000 awarded to help Pennsylvania families save for education with PA 529


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that this year’s 529 Day Promotion was the most successful ever, with more than 2,800 new PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts opened during the month of May and $61.5 million in contributions made.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Fee Waiver for PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan Accounts

Fourth consecutive fee waiver will save PA 529 GSP families $5.7 million this year


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced the fourth consecutive fee waiver for families who save with the PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP). The fee waiver covers asset-based fees during the current fiscal year, July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, which means that PA 529 GSP account owners will not see any fees on quarterly statements.


PA ABLE

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Celebrates National ABLE Savings Day at Coffee Inclusive, Discusses Improved ABLE Eligibility Guidelines


Pittston, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today visited Coffee Inclusive in Pittston, Luzerne County to celebrate National ABLE Savings Day and promote the PA ABLE Savings Program. PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are a tax-free way for Pennsylvanians with disabilities, and their families, to save without affecting eligibility for important benefits.


Treasurer Stacy Garrity Returns Purple Heart Medal to Son of Vietnam War Veteran

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Returns Purple Heart Medal to Son of Vietnam War Veteran

August 7 is Purple Heart Day, honoring more than two million Veterans awarded the medal


Annville, PA - During a ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap, Treasurer Stacy Garrity today observed Purple Heart Day by returning a Purple Heart Medal to the son of the late Ray Alvin Morgan, a U.S. Army veteran who was wounded during the Vietnam War. She was joined by Senator Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Representative JoAnne Stehr (R-107).


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Returns More Than $24,000 of Unclaimed Property to Fans at Williamsport Crosscutters Game

Lycoming County residents hit it out of the park finding unclaimed property


Williamsport, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that more than $24,000 worth of unclaimed property was found for fans of the Williamsport Crosscutters at the game against the West Virginia Black Bears in Williamsport on July 25. Treasurer Garrity threw a ceremonial first pitch ahead of the game.


July

Treasurer with PSP officers and their horses

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Welcomes Families to Pennsylvania State Police’s Sunny Day Camp

PA ABLE Savings Program proud to partner with camp that builds bonds between law enforcement and children and adults with disabilities


Elizabethtown, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity joined families to help kick off the Pennsylvania State Police’s (PSP) Sunny Day Camp, a special program designed to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and individuals with intellectual disabilities.


June

Money Match

Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Frank Farry and Representative Ryan Bizzarro Announce Second Round of Money Match Checks Issued; Encourage Pennsylvanians to Cash Them

Pennsylvania Treasury is returning unclaimed property automatically through Pennsylvania Money Match Program


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Frank Farry (R-6), Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Representative Ryan Bizzarro (D-3) announced today that the second round of Pennsylvania Money Match checks, totaling more than $9.2 million, have hit Pennsylvanians’ mailboxes and are encouraging folks to cash them. Pennsylvania Money Match is a program that allows Treasury to return certain unclaimed property to rightful owners automatically, which was approved unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor last year.


May

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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Celebrates 529 Day with More Than $33,000 in Awards for Pennsylvania Families


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today encouraged Pennsylvania families to take advantage of the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s PA 529 Day promotion. Families who save with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program may be eligible to win one of six regional awards based on where they live in Pennsylvania. Each award winner will receive a $5,529 deposit into their PA 529 account. The 529 Day promotion ends May 31, 2025.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Results of Spring Unclaimed Property Auction

More than $468,000 in proceeds will be held in perpetuity for rightful owners to claim


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Treasury’s spring unclaimed property auction brought in more than $468,000. All proceeds are carefully logged by Treasury and will remain available for the rightful owners to claim no matter how much time passes.


Memorial Day

Treasurer Stacy Garrity: We must remember them today, tomorrow and every day forward.


Op-ed by Treasurer Stacy Garrity - As Pennsylvania’s state treasurer, I work every day to protect more than $170 billion in taxpayer dollars entrusted to my care, but one of my favorite parts of this job isn’t about the money at all. It’s about honoring the brave men and women who have put their lives on the line to protect our great nation.


Unclaimed Property

Treasurer Stacy Garrity, CFA Institute Announce Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s Compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®)

State Treasurer’s Department commended for raising standards of integrity and transparency for beneficiaries


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and CFA Institute today announced that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department has claimed compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) from the CFA Institute. Introduced in 1999, the GIPS standards are universal, voluntary standards based on the fundamental principles of full disclosure and fair representation of investment performance.


April

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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces 529 Day Promotion with Awards Totaling More than $33,000

Six regional awards of $5,529 – covers a year’s tuition at a Pennsylvania community college


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity is encouraging families to save for education with this year’s 529 Day promotion. Families who save with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program may be eligible to win one of six regional awards based on where in Pennsylvania they live. Each award winner will receive a $5,529 deposit into their PA 529 account. The promotion period starts tomorrow, May 1, and ends May 31, 2025.


WWI Medal Return

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Features all 67 Counties Again in Campaign to Highlight Pennsylvania’s Manufacturers and Makers

#MadeInPAMondays social media campaign highlights impact of Pennsylvania manufacturers


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that manufacturers and makers from all 67 counties across the Commonwealth have been featured at least twice in the #MadeInPAMondays social media campaign since the initiative started in May 2021.


America Saves Week

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Celebrates America Saves Week with Savings Programs Webinars

Pennsylvanians encouraged to save with Treasury’s PA 529 & PA ABLE programs


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today kicked-off America Saves Week by encouraging Pennsylvanians to learn more about Treasury’s great savings programs, including the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program and the PA ABLE Savings Program, by attending informational webinars, including a partnership with Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) covering financial aid opportunities for families.


WWI Medal Return

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Returns Lost WWI Medal to Veteran’s Family

WWI Gold Star Mothers and Widows Pilgrimage Medal Returned to Morrison Family


Orwigsburg, PA - Today at the Orwigsburg Free Public Library, Treasurer Stacy Garrity returned a WWI medal to the family of Joseph William Morrison, who was a Private First Class in the Army from Auburn, Schuylkill County, and was killed in action. The medal was reported to Treasury as unclaimed property.


March

Money Match

Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Jarrett Coleman, and Representative Gary Day Announce First Money Match Checks Sent to Pennsylvanians This Week

For the first time ever, Pennsylvania is returning unclaimed property automatically


New Tripoli, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Jarrett Coleman (R-16), and Representative Gary Day (R-187), announced today that the first Pennsylvania Money Match checks, totaling more than $1.7 million, are now on the way to Pennsylvanians’ mailboxes. Pennsylvania Money Match is a new program that allows Treasury to return certain unclaimed property to rightful owners automatically, which was approved unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor last year.


Money Match

Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Gene Yaw, Representative Jamie Flick, and Representative Joe Hamm Announce First Money Match Checks Sent to Pennsylvanians This Week

For the first time ever, Pennsylvania is returning unclaimed property automatically


Williamsport, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), Representative Jamie Flick (R-83), and Representative Joe Hamm (R-84) announced today that the first Pennsylvania Money Match checks, totaling more than $1.7 million, are now on the way to Pennsylvanians’ mailboxes. Pennsylvania Money Match is a new program that allows Treasury to return certain unclaimed property to rightful owners automatically, which was approved unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor last year.


Money Match

Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Judy Ward, and Representative Scott Barger Announce First Money Match Checks Sent to Pennsylvanians This Week

For the first time ever, Pennsylvania is returning unclaimed property automatically


Hollidaysburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Judy Ward (R-30), and Representative Scott Barger (R-80) announced today that the first Pennsylvania Money Match checks, totaling more than $1.7 million, are now on the way to Pennsylvanians’ mailboxes. Pennsylvania Money Match is a new program that allows Treasury to return certain unclaimed property to rightful owners automatically, which was approved unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor last year.


Money Match

Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Senator Devlin Robinson Announce First Money Match Checks Sent to Pennsylvanians This Week

For the first time ever, Pennsylvania is returning unclaimed property automatically


McKees Rocks, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Senator Devlin Robinson (R-37) announced today that the first Pennsylvania Money Match checks, totaling more than $1.7 million, are now on the way to Pennsylvanians’ mailboxes. Pennsylvania Money Match is a new program that allows Treasury to return certain unclaimed property to rightful owners automatically, which was approved unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor last year.


Money Match

Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Dan Laughlin, and Representative Ryan Bizzarro Announce First Money Match Checks Sent to Pennsylvanians This Week

For the first time ever, Pennsylvania is returning unclaimed property automatically


Erie, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49), and Representative Ryan Bizzarro (D-3) announced today that the first Pennsylvania Money Match checks, totaling more than $1.7 million, are now on the way to Pennsylvanians’ mailboxes. Pennsylvania Money Match is a new program that allows Treasury to return certain unclaimed property to rightful owners automatically, which was approved unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor last year.


Unclaimed Property Auction

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Next Auction of Unclaimed Property: March 26 & 27

More than 5,500 items from Treasury’s vault will be available to bid on over two days


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the next auction of unclaimed property begins tomorrow and features jewelry, coins, and collectibles. The two-day online auction will take place Wednesday, March 26, and Thursday, March 27 on pookandpook.com and will feature more than 5,500 items previously safeguarded in Treasury’s vault.


Money Match

Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Scott E. Hutchinson, and Representative Ryan Bizzarro Announce First Money Match Checks are Being Sent to Pennsylvanians This Week

For the first time ever, Pennsylvania is returning unclaimed property automatically


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Scott E. Hutchinson (R-21), and Representative Ryan Bizzarro (D-3) announced today that the first Pennsylvania Money Match checks, totaling more than $1.7 million, are now on the way to Pennsylvanians’ mailboxes. Pennsylvania Money Match is a new program that allows Treasury to return certain unclaimed property to rightful owners automatically, which was approved unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor last year.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month at Stoneybrook Foundation


Acme, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity visited the Stoneybrook Foundation in Westmoreland County today to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and promote the PA ABLE Savings Program. PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are a tax-free way for Pennsylvanians with disabilities, and their families, to save without affecting eligibility for important benefits.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity: Mobile App Access for PA 529 GSP Account Owners Now Available

The PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan can now be accessed via the READYSAVE 529 app


Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that families saving with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program’s Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) can now access their account anytime and anywhere with the READYSAVE 529 mobile app.


February

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Treasurer Stacy Garrity: PA ABLE Reaches $150 Million Asset Milestone

Program provides tax-free savings opportunities while protecting eligibility for benefits


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that PA ABLE Savings Program assets have surpassed $150 million. PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are a tax-free way for Pennsylvanians with qualifying disabilities and their families to save for disability-related expenses without impacting important benefits.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Mayor Joel Long, and City Manager Gregory Wilson Return $22,000 in Unclaimed Property to Residents of the Greater Lock Haven Area

Event at City Council Chambers identified money owed to residents and organizations


Lock Haven, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Lock Haven Mayor Joel Long, and City Manager Gregory Wilson today announced that more than $22,000 in unclaimed property is being returned to residents and organizations in the city following a recent unclaimed property event held at the Lock Haven City Council Chambers.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity: Fly, Eagles Fans, Fly and Take the Road to Victory by Searching for Unclaimed Property

Nearly $17 million in unclaimed property could be a big boost for Pennsylvanians ahead of big game!


Harrisburg, PA - To celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles playing in Sunday’s big game, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that nearly $17 million is owed to over 71,500 Pennsylvanians and Philadelphia sports fans alike with a name or business name that includes the words Saquon, Barkley, Jalen, Hurts, AJ, Brown, Eagles, Fly, Go, Birds, Philly, Special, Brotherly, or Shove.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Improvements to Pennsylvania Tax Appeal Process

Extended time to appeal and new mediated settlement process available for certain state tax appeals


Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced numerous improvements to Pennsylvania’s tax appeals process which will benefit Pennsylvania taxpayers. The changes apply to tax appeals filed on or after January 27, 2025, when Act 123 of 2024, which amended the Tax Reform Code of 1971, took effect.


January

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Treasurer Stacy Garrity: First Money Match Letters Being Sent to Pennsylvanians This Week

For the first time ever, Pennsylvania will return unclaimed property automatically


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that more than 8,000 Pennsylvanians will receive letters this week indicating that unclaimed property will be automatically returned to them. This marks the first step in the new Pennsylvania Money Match program, which was approved unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor in July.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Launches New Portal to Simplify Pennsylvania Tax Appeals


Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced the launch of the new online Tax Appeal Portal to streamline Pennsylvania’s tax appeal process. Taxpayers and tax practitioners filing appeals with the Department of Revenue (DOR) through the Board of Finance & Revenue (BF&R) can now find all applicable forms in one convenient online location.


Gold Chain

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces New Record for Unclaimed Property Auction Proceeds

The fall 2024 unclaimed property auction generated more than $605,000, more than double the previous record.


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Treasury’s fall unclaimed property auction brought in more than $605,000, the most ever generated by such an auction in Pennsylvania. The previous record, $298,000, was set in October 2023.


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Treasurer Garrity Announces Increased Contribution Limit for PA ABLE Accounts

Pennsylvanians with disabilities can now save up to $19,000 annually


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that the annual contribution limit for PA ABLE, a savings program for people with disabilities, increased to $19,000. The change is a result of IRS inflation adjustments for 2025 and took effect January 1, 2025. The previous limit was $18,000.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Scott Hutchinson and Rep. Kathy Rapp Return Nearly $13,000 to Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department


Youngsville, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21), Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-65) and Vern Edmisten, Chief of the Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department, announced today that nearly $13,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to the Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department, with the help of the Warren County Chamber of Business & Industry.