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2010
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July 2010
7/29/10
Giannoulias bill to green state records becomes law
A bill authored by State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias that encourages state agencies to switch to electronic recordkeeping was signed into law Wednesday.
7/28/10
Low-interest loans offered to flood victims
Residents and business owners in Northern Illinois that were hit with severe storms and flooding over the weekend are eligible for low-interest disaster recovery loans, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias announced today.
7/23/10
Giannoulias bill to return millions to state becomes law
A bill backed by State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias that returns to the state millions of taxpayer dollars received from the sale of two politically connected hotels was signed into law Thursday.
715/10
Illinois State Treasurer releases Satellite Office Fact Sheet
The Illinois State Treasurer’s Offices operates six satellite offices across the state to save money and improve constituent services.
June 2010
6/22/10
State Treasurer to return $1.4 million to Metro East residents
Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias’ office will return more than $1.4 million to Southwest Illinois residents, many of whom filed claims for their lost money at the office’s second annual Million Dollar Day event on Saturday (6/19).
6/18/10
Illinois State Treasurer Opens Southwest Illinois Office
Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias’ office celebrated the opening of a new satellite office Friday in Metro East with an Open House and the kickoff of a month-long drawing for $1,000 in college savings contributions.
6/13/10
Giannoulias to implement milestone domestic partner policy
Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias amended his office policies today so gay and lesbian employees in domestic partnerships will have all the same rights and benefits as married employees.
Click here to view Treasurer Giannoulias' Executive Order.
6/8/10
Low-interest loans offered to tornado victims
Residents, business owners and farmers in a swath of Central Illinois hit by 15 confirmed tornados on Saturday night are eligible for low-interest disaster recovery loans, Illinois State Treasurer’s Chief of Staff Robin Kelly announced today during a visit to the region.
6/3/10
Kiplinger’s gives Bright Start a gold cup
The Bright Start College Savings Program has been named one of the top five plans in the nation, receiving a “gold cup” from Kiplinger’s magazine, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias said today.
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May 2010
5/27/10
Giannoulias hosts Asian American small business summit
Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias held a small business summit Wednesday on improving marketing strategies in honor of Asian American Heritage Month.
5/20/10
Treasurer Giannoulias’ Office Launches “Bank On” program in Aurora
The State Treasurer’s campaign to bring low-income families into the financial mainstream came to Aurora today for the launch of “Bank on Aurora.”
5/6/10
Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Bill Passes Senate
A bill pushed by State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias aimed at cracking down on debt settlement companies that make false promises of big savings while sinking consumers further into debt passed the Illinois Senate today and now moves to the Governor’s desk.
5/4/10
Giannoulias: Deadline for agriculture scholarships is May 14
Illinois high school seniors who plan to study agriculture-related majors in college have until May 14 to submit applications for the Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship program, State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias said today.
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April 2010
4/28/10
Giannoulias voices support for Obama reforms
Attending President Barack Obama's "White House to Main Street" stop in Quincy today, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias reinforced his support for more financial oversight to rein in Wall Street abuses.
4/28/10
Giannoulias bill to waive penalties for late estate tax payments passes House
A bill to waive the penalties for counties that make late estate tax payments due to unforeseen circumstances is headed to the Governor's office for consideration after passing the House unanimously Tuesday.
4/20/10
Illinois aims at savings accounts for every child
To give Illinois children a head start on achieving financial security, State Treasurer’s Chief of Staff Robin Kelly joined asset-building advocates Tuesday to launch a task force that will develop plans to establish savings accounts for every child born in state.
4/14/10
Giannoulias tours Sittercity, plugs technology jobs bill
Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias today called on Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to provide House lawmakers an opportunity to vote on legislation that would attract new technology businesses and create high-paying jobs to move out of committee.
4/8/10
Giannoulias' plan to spur small business job growth
In response to a request by the General Assembly’s bipartisan jobs task force, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias’ office today recommended Illinois lawmakers create a new small business loan program. Top
March 2010
3/31/10
Giannoulias: Go Green to Win Green for College
In celebration of Earth Day, families who switch from paper to electronic statements will be entered to win a $529 deposit in their Bright Start College Savings Program account, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias announced today.
3/25/10
Giannoulias bill that returns millions to taxpayers passes House
Continuing his fight to stand up for taxpayers and against corruption, State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias is asking the Illinois Senate to follow the House’s lead and pass a bipartisan bill that will return the millions of taxpayer dollars received from the sale of two politically connected hotels to the state’s coffers.
3/15/10
Giannoulias urges House to pass tech jobs bill
A bill that would attract new technology businesses to Illinois and create high-paying jobs across the state was approved unanimously today by the Illinois Senate.
3/15/10
Giannoulias competes in Steam playoff game
Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias gave into March Madness on Sunday, helping the Chicago Steam defeat the Lake Michigan Admirals 116-110 during an American Basketball Association playoff game.
3/12/10
State Treasurer employs workers with disabilities for eBay auction
The State Treasurer’s eBay auction is currently showcasing the photography talent of persons with disabilities in support of National Developmental Disability Awareness Month.
3/12/10
Giannoulias bill to green state records passes state Senate
State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias is urging the Illinois House to pass a bill encouraging state agencies to switch to electronic record keeping after it passed unanimously in the Senate today.
3/4/10
Giannoulias bill aims to green state government records
State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias is encouraging state agencies to switch to sending and storing documents electronically – rather than keeping paper records – in an effort to save state money and resources.
3/3/10
Giannoulias: Make Illinois the Silicon Prairie
Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias will submit testimony today supporting a bill that will help position Illinois as the Silicon Valley of the Midwest by attracting new technology businesses and creating high-paying jobs across the state.
3/2/10
Win money for college - and your school
Need a reason to start saving for college? State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias is giving away up to $10,000 to K-8 students in Illinois schools thanks to the new Win Money for College random drawing.
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February 2010
2/27/10
Treasurer's Office loan expands health care service to Austin neighborhood
Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias' office helped finance a new state-of-the-art health center on Chicago's West Side that will expand patient services in one of the city's most populated and medically underserved communities.
2/24/10
Giannoulias to award 10 agriculture scholarships
Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias wants Illinois high school seniors who plan to study agriculture-related majors in college to apply for his office’s Excellence in Agriculture Scholarships.
2/24/10
Treasurer's Tech Fund creates jobs
Sony Corp. has purchased a medical technology company in Champaign that received seed money from the state's Technology Development Account, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias announced today.
2/18/10
Settlement Reached for Quad City Die Casting Workers
A settlement has been reached between former workers of Quad City Die Casting and the Assignee in charge of the company’s assets that will ensure workers receive the pay and benefits they have earned. UE members will be paid for vacation that they were due in 2009 and enough funds to settle the outstanding medical bills employees incurred when the company retroactively cancelled their insurance.
2/17/10
Giannoulias to return millions in lost money
After a quick search of the state’s online unclaimed property database netted her and her husband $3,400 from his mom’s old insurance policy, Sharon Jackson of Highland was hooked.
2/17/10
Giannoulias closes on Lincoln Hotel property
Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias today handed over the keys for the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center to a new owner, recouping more than $13 million in taxpayer money and closing the book on the state’s troubled hotel saga.
2/4/10
State purchases $10 million in Israel Bonds
Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias purchased $10 million in Israel Bonds this week to further
diversify the state's portfolio and yield better rates of return for state investments.
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