All 2025 News Releases

May

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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.