Feb. 1 is National Unclaimed Property Day (Source: KPLC) By Patrick Deaville | February 1, 2021 at 11:30 AM CST - Updated February 1 at 11:30 AM
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - February 1 is National Unclaimed Property Day, making it a good time for people and businesses to search for lost money in the Louisiana Treasury.
According to the Louisiana State Treasury, more than $900 million in payroll checks, bank accounts, royalties, refunds, deposits, gift certificates, and life insurance are waiting to be claimed.
“Even if you checked a year ago, it’s always a good idea to check again for Unclaimed Property. As quickly as we return lost money, we get even more in,” said State Treasurer John Schroder. “One in six people has Unclaimed Property so the odds are pretty good that you’ll find something.”
Search for your unclaimed property in Alabama By WBRC Staff | January 29, 2021 at 3:05 PM CST - Updated January 29 at 3:05 PM
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Monday, February 1, 2021 is National Unclaimed Property Day.
In 2020, Alabama Unclaimed Property returned $36,000,000 to people across the state.
Currently, State Treasurer John McMillan’s office holds more than $1 billion in unclaimed property. These assets may be in the form of cash, stock, bonds, insurance benefits or even valuables from safe deposit boxes. The assets are turned over to the state each year by businesses and financial institutions that lose contact with the owners.
“Our office diligently works to identify, notify and pay the owners of these properties as simply and quickly as possible,” said State Treasurer John McMillan. “Our work is even more important now, during the pandemic and economic hardships when every penny counts.”
Main StreetRecovery Grant Program Wraps Up After Helping 20,751 Small Businesses
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On Thursday at the State Capitol, State Treasurer John M. Schroder announced the Main Street Recovery Grant Program issued $262 million in grants to 20,751 small businesses across Louisiana. With only replacement checks left to be issued, the program is essentially closed.
“The pandemic devastated our small businesses, and the Main Street Recovery Grant Program gave them a fighting chance to survive the economic downturn. MSRP kept businesses open, workers employed and the entrepreneurial spirit alive,” said Treasurer Schroder. “The Louisiana Legislature was wise to create this program. Louisiana Treasury was proud to administer it.”
Louisiana business grant program helps nearly 21,000 companies
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