State treasurer doubles down on controversial energy funds despite mounting pressure: 'Nothing ... says we have to or should divest'

State treasurer doubles down on controversial energy funds despite mounting pressure: 'Nothing ... says we have to or should divest'

In an interview, Oregon Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner detailed her actions on green investment. In particular, there have been questions about her support for House Bill 2200, which directs the government to lower the carbon intensity of its investments.  "There's been a lot of myth about the bill," Steiner said, per the Portland Business Journal. "Fundamentally, nothing in this bill says we have to or should divest from fossil fuels, nor does it …

State treasurer says MO ABLE provides MOre opportunities for disabled Missourians – Muddy River News

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek was in Hannibal Friday afternoon in support of MO ABLE, a program that allows people living with disabilities to open a tax-free investment account. The program, which began in 2014, assists people to save money without losing eligibility for many public benefit programs such as Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Income. MO ABLE accounts are made possib…