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September 7, 2023

Treasurer Johnson Launches First-Time Home Buyer Savings Webpage

Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson today announced a new resource on his office’s website for Kansans saving for their first homes... Read More

September 6, 2023

Treasurer Johnson: Search for unclaimed property and enter to win $529 at the Kansas State Fair

More than $500 million in unclaimed property and a chance to win $529 into a Learning Quest 529 education savings account... Read More

September 5, 2023

Treasurer Johnson awards contract for Alternatives to Abortion program to Kansas group

Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson today announced that a Kansas-based nonprofit has been selected to administer the... Read More

August 15, 2023

Treasurer Johnson: State surpasses $400 million in returned unclaimed property

Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson announced today that the state has surpassed $400 million in unclaimed property... Read More

July 25, 2023

As ADA marks 33 years, ABLE accounts offer financial independence for Americans living with a disability

July 26 marks the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act by President George H.W. Bush, a day recognized ... Read More

May 1, 2023

Treasurer Johnson opposes new federal housing policies

Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson today urged the Biden administration to reverse course on new federal housing policies, which will add fees to the mortgages... Read More

Apr 24, 2023

Treasurer Steven Johnson statement on House Bill 2100 becoming law

Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson today issued the following statement on House Bill 2100, the Kansas Public Investments and Contracts Protection Act, which... Read More

Apr 21, 2023

Treasurer Steven Johnson Statement on Line-Item Veto of Alternatives to Abortion Program

Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson today issued the following statement on Gov. Kelly’s line-item veto of funding for the Alternatives to Abortion program... Read More

April 6, 2023

Treasurer Steven Johnson statement on passage of ESG legislation

Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson today issued the following statement on passage of House Bill 2100.... Read More

April 3, 2023

Joel Oliver named as Executive Director, Chief Investment Officer for Pooled Money Investment Board

The Pooled Money Investment Board (PMIB) has named Joel Oliver of Topeka as its new executive director and chief investment officer.... Read More

Feb 28, 2023

Treasurer Steven Johnson: Kansas Expected to Receive More Than $1.78 Million in Unclaimed Property Following Supreme Court Decision in MoneyGram Case

Kansans who purchased certain financial instruments from MoneyGram that were never cashed will soon... Read More

Feb 27, 2023

Treasurer Steven Johnson encourages Kansans to save as part of America Saves Week

Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson today encouraged Kansans to take time this week to think about their financial future... Read More

Feb 1, 2023

Treasurer Steven Johnson marks National Unclaimed Property Day

Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson today marked National Unclaimed Property Day by reminding Kansans of his office’s ongoing efforts to return unclaimed funds... Read More

Jan 3, 2023

Treasurer-Elect Steven Johnson Names Executive Leadership Team

Kansas State Treasurer-elect Steven Johnson has announced the individuals joining the start of his administration in the Office of Kansas State Treasurer... Read More