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October 31, 2022: Treasurer Ball, Attorney General Cameron Request Information on Role of ESG-Investment Practices in Kentucky’s Public Retirement Systems. See the letter Treas Ball and AG Cameron Letter to KY Public Ret.pdf.

May 18, 2020: Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball discusses Treasury services during COVID-19 and where you may have missing money. See more here.

March 15, 2020: Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball on 2nd term goals and initiatives, legislative issues, and more. See the interview here.

March 5, 2020: Treasurer Ball takes you through Kentucky's unclaimed property vault of forgotten treasures. See more here.

May 26, 2019: Allison Ball: Northern Kentucky University innovative in advancing financial literacy in the Commonwealth. Read more here

May 24, 2019: WWII military decorations are waiting to be claimed at the KY Treasury. Read more here

May 24, 2019: Special Search for Unclaimed Medals Underway. Read more here

May 24, 2019: Do you know who these World War II medals belong to? The State needs your help. Read more here.

May 23, 2019: Are these your medals? State Treasurer seeks to return dozens of military medals. Read more here

May 6, 2019: New video about child abuse, infant death to be shown in hospitals across Kentucky. Read more here

April 24, 2019: Americans deserve to be financially literate before making financial decisions. Read more here

April 16, 2019: Kentucky Treasurer Allison Ball Hosts Nationwide Financial Leaders Conference in Lexington. Read more here

April 5, 2019: Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball Launches Avenu Insights and Analytics Holder Reporting Tool for Unclaimed Property. Read more here

April 1, 2019: Treasurer Ball's Three Year Push for Improved Financial Literacy Culminates in Creation of Financial Empowerment Commission. Read more here

March 23, 2019: Schools Aim to Teach Teens Financial Savvy. Read more here

March 2, 2019: Improving Financial Stability for Those Living with a Disability. See more here

March 2, 2019: Ball on Making State Government Open & Transparent. See more here

March 2, 2019: Celebrating Women's History Month with Treasurer Allison Ball. See more here

February 13, 2019: Treasurer Allison Ball Continues Financial Literacy Efforts; Empowers State Government Employees. Read more here

February 12, 2019: Treasurer Allison Ball announced the expansion of Kentucky's Financial Empowerment Database. Read more here

February 12, 2019: Treasurer Allison Ball Talks Financial Literacy in the Commonwealth. Read more here

January 22, 2019: Treasurer Ball Appointed Chair of National Financial Literacy Committee. Read more here

January 18, 2019: Kentucky credit unions join Treasurer Ball to promote HB 139. Read more here

January 18, 2019: Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball speaks to Rotary. Read more here

January 15, 2019: Bill to help promote financial literacy courses in schools backed by Kentucky officials. Read more here

January 14, 2019: Ball Announces Plan to Help Improve Financial Literacy. Read more here

January 14, 2019: New bill looks to give teachers tools to teach financial literacy. Read more here

January 11, 2019: State treasurer: Unclaimed property returns top $1.3 million in Franklin County. Read more here.

January 11, 2019: State treasurer returns millions of dollars of unclaimed property. Read more here

January 11, 2019: Treasurer Ball returns $85,670 to Clay County. Read more here

January 10, 2019: Treasurer Ball returns unclaimed property to counties, including Boone, Campbell, Kenton. Read more here

January 8, 2019: Treasurer Ball returns $242,475 to Barren County. Read more here

January 3, 2019: Treasurer Ball says 2018 was very successful. Read more here.

January 2, 2019: Treasurer Allison Ball Says 2019 Was Arguably the Most Successful Year in Treasury History. Read more here

December 28, 2018: State Treasurer: Hackers tried to steal millions of dollars from Kentucky government. Read more here

December 28, 2018: State treasurer reveals Kentucky was target of $5.3 million fraud attempt. Read more here

December 28, 2018: Kentucky Treasurer claims state escaped $5.3 million fraud attempt. Read more here

December 28, 2018: Kentucky state employees stop fraud attempt. Read more here

December 14, 2018: Making saving and financial independence for people with disabilities easier. Read more here.

December 11, 2018: Let's Improve Retirement for Kentuckians. Read more here.

December 10, 2018: Family tradition of honoring veterans. Read more here.

December 7, 2018: Small businesses could unite to improve retirement for Kentuckians. Read more here.

October 24, 2018: Who's Who for November 2018. Read more here

October 17, 2018: Treasurer Ball speaks to WKU Students. Read more here.

October 16, 2018: KY State Treasurer says biggest treasure is her new baby. Read more here

October 9, 2018: Treasurer Ball Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Announces New Element of STABLE Kentucky Accounts. Read more here

October 7, 2018: Moving toward financial fitness. Read more here

September 17, 2018: Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball named National Chair for State Financial Officers Foundation. Read more here

September 7, 2018: Treasurer Ball: How financial reform can help fund Kentucky's infrastructure needs. Read more here

August 24, 2018: Editorial: Personal finances classes take on more crucial role. Read more here

August 13, 2018: Financial literacy training should start young, be thorough. Read more here

August 8, 2018: Treasurer Ball celebrates #ABLEtoSave Month. Read more here

August 7, 2018: It's Hard to Manage Your Credit When You've Never Heard of "Interest." Read more here

July 18, 2018: State Treasurer looks to modernize unclaimed property laws. Read more here

July 6, 2018: Kentucky Treasurer gives birth, makes history. Read more here

July 5, 2018: Kentucky State Treasurer becomes mom, enters state history books. Read more here.

July 5, 2018: Birth of Kentucky treasurer's son makes history. Read more here

July 5, 2018: Kentucky Treasurer Allison Ball's Birth This Week Historical in State Politics. Read more here

July 5, 2018: Kentucky Treasurer Allison Ball gives birth to son. Read more here

July 5, 2018: State Treasurer has a new treasure in her life - a baby boy! Read more here

July 5, 2018: State Treasurer first KY Constitutional Officer to give birth while in office. Read more here

July 5, 2018: Treasurer Ball gives birth to son. Read more here

July 5, 2018: Treasurer Allison Ball has a particular "treasure" to announce: She's proud mom of baby boy, Levi. Read more here

July 3, 2018: Circuit court clerks from around the state gathered for Spring Conference and updated training. Read more here

June 11, 2018: Kentucky universities partner with State Treasurer to support empowerment for teachers, students. Read more here.

June 5, 2018: Coalition Formed to Support Financial Empowerment for K-12 Teachers and Students. Read more here.  

April 30, 2018: A Promise Kept by Treasurer Ball: Kentucky Jumps 14 Spots to Top-Ten in National Transparency Rankings. Read more here

April 25, 2018: Kids Voting Northern Kentucky Panel includes State Treasurer Ball; future civic leaders recognized. Read more here

April 25, 2018: Asbury Public Policy Center Hosts State Treasurer. Read more here

April 16, 2018: Treasurer Ball announces Financial Empowerment Coalition and Database. Read more here

April 12, 2018: WMU prayer walks Kentucky's Capitol. Read more here

April 6, 2018: Senator McConnell: Your last time filing taxes under the old system. Read more here.

April 6, 2018: The end of a Tax era. Read more here.

March 21, 2018: Financial literacy measure 'a huge step' for Kentucky students. Read more here

March 7, 2018: Financial literacy should be high school graduation requirement, Kentucky Treasurer says. Read more here

March 7, 2018: Kentucky kids need financial literacy. Legislature should make it a requirement. Read more here.

February 15, 2018: Mental health advocates fill rotunda. Read more here

January 23, 2018: State Treasurer talks programs. Read more here.

January 13, 2018: Treasurer announces plan to operate without tax funding. Read more here

January 13, 2018: Frankfort This Week. Read more here

January 12, 2018: Ball Wants to End Reliance on Taxpayer Funds. Read more here

January 12, 2018: Bill to change how State Treasury is funded goes to House. Read more here

January 12, 2018: Treasurer Allison Ball Announces Bill to Return 100% of General Fund Budget Appropriations. Read more here

January 11, 2018: Treasurer Allison Ball with bill sponsors. See more here

January 11, 2018: Ky State Treasurer Wants to End Her Office's Reliance on Taxpayer Funds. Read more here

January 11, 2018: Ball Wants to End Her Office's Reliance on Taxpayer Funds. Read more here

January 11, 2018: Treasurer Ball announces bill aimed at returning all General Fund appropriations. Read more here

January 8, 2018: Another historic year at the State Treasury. Read more here

December 30, 2017: 2017 in review: Constitution Square hosts parties, makes headlines. Read more here

December 29, 2017: Treasurer Ball announces record year of unclaimed property returns; cites other accomplishments. Read more here.

December 28, 2017: 2017 was another Historic Year at the Kentucky State Treasury. Read more here

December 28, 2017: 2017 was another Historic Year at the Kentucky State Treasury. Read more here

December 25, 2017: KY Treasury May Have Christmas cash For You. Read more here

December 21, 2017: State Treasury announces unclaimed properties. Read more here.

December 20, 2017: Are you missing money? Check with the Kentucky State Treasury. Learn more here

December 18, 2017: Treasurer Ball: Expanding 529 Savings Accounts Would be a Victory for Kentucky families. Read more here.

December 14, 2017: Treasurer Allison Ball Celebrates Successful First Year of STABLE Kentucky. Read more here

December 14, 2017: Treasurer Allison Ball Celebrates Successful First Year of STABLE Kentucky. Read more here

December 7, 2017: Treasurer Allison Ball's Eastern Kentucky Roots Lead to Unclaimed Property Return. Read more here.

December 4, 2017: Allison Ball proactively returns $5 million of unclaimed property to Kentuckians. Read more here.

December 4, 2017: Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball Returns nearly $5M to Kentuckians. Read more here

November 29, 2017: State leaders deliver Christmas wishlist to legislative committee. Read more here

November 18, 2017: Financial fitness = freedom. Read more here

October 30, 2017: Treasurer Ball Praises Success of STABLE Kentucky. Read more here

October 29, 2017: Paducah Young Professionals to host multi-state summit. Read more here

October 27, 2017: Politics needs more women, state treasurer says. Read more here

October 26, 2017: Politics needs more women, state treasurer says. Read more here

October 20, 2017: Empowering young women in the mountains: Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball addresses students at East Kentucky Strong. Read more here

October 18, 2017: Treasurer Ball's tax reform op-ed highlighted on Senate floor. See more here

October 17, 2017: Hundreds attend second annual Eastern Kentucky Strong Conference. Read more here

October 11, 2017: Treasurer Allison Ball Warns of Recent Phone Scam. Read more here

October 11, 2017: Treasurer Allison Ball Warns Kentuckians of Recent Phone Scam. Read more here

October 7, 2017: Treasurer Ball named State Financial Officers Foundation National Vice Chair. Read more here

October 4, 2017: Kentucky Treasurer named State Financial Officers Foundation National Vice Chair. Read more here

October 1, 2017: Allison Ball: Tax reform on federal level is essential to increase economic growth in Kentucky. Read more here

September 28, 2017: Treasurer Ball: Federal Tax Reform is Essential to Economic Growth in Kentucky. Read more here

September 28, 2017: State Treasurer Allison Ball: Tax reform necessary for economic growth and middle class prosperity. Read more here

September 20, 2017: Treasurer Ball Selected for Governing's Women in Government Program. Read more here

September 19, 2017: Treasurer Ball Selected for Governing Women in Government Leadership Program. Read more here

September 19, 2017: Governing Institute Announces Women in Government Leadership Class of 2018. Read more here

September 9, 2017: Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball Visits Hopkinsville. Read more here

September 8, 2017: Henderson County has $4.2 million in unclaimed property. Read more here

September 7, 2017: Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball to Visit Webster County. Read more here.

August 30, 2017: Treasurer Allison Ball Tours Phillips Diversified Facility in Clay County. Read more here

August 9, 2017: Treasurer Ball's STABLE Kentucky Celebrates #ABLEtoSave Month. Read more here

August 2, 2017: Treasurer Ball names new Communications Director. Read more here

August 2, 2017: Treasurer Ball hires new Communications Director. Read more here

July 19, 2017: State Treasurer Ball returns $4,922 to Marshall County. Read more here

July 18, 2017: Marshall County Schools receive unclaimed money. Read more here

June 26, 2017: State Treasurer: Ohio County residents have $1.8 million in unclaimed property. Read more here

May 2, 2017: KY State Treasurer Allison Ball Named State Financial Officers Foundation Legislative Committee Chair. Read more here

April 24, 2017: Ball: Transparency website redesign is promise kept. Read more here

April 18, 2017: Treasurer Ball addresses students at University of Pikeville's Coleman College of Business. Read more here.

March 30, 2017: New savings plan available for Kentuckians with disabilities. Read more here

February 27, 2017: Seminar on Financial Planning Tools for Individuals with Disabilities This Friday. Read more here

February 13, 2017: General Assembly must protect Kentucky retirees' pensions. Read more here.  

February 11, 2017: Treasurer Ball discusses STABLE Kentucky, tax and pension reform. Read more here

February 10, 2017: KET Connections: Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball discusses STABLE Kentucky and first year in office. See more here

January 27, 2017: Treasurer Ball sees need for more transparency with retiree accounts; will stay active in lawsuits where needed. Read more here

January 26, 2017: Ball tries to get unclaimed money, property back into rightful hands. Read more here

January 24, 2017: Treasurer Ball names new chief of staff, unclaimed property director. Read more here

January 24, 2017: Treasurer Ball appoints new Chief of Staff, Hires Rand Paul D.C. Staffer. Read more here

December 15, 2016: KY Legislators Briefed on Savings Accounts Through STABLE. Read more here

December 14, 2016: State Treasurer announces saving and investment program for Kentuckians with disabilities. Read more here

December 14, 2016: Ball announces bank accounts for people with disabilities. Read more here

December 13, 2016: Treasurer Allison Ball Announces STABLE Kentucky Initiative. Read more here

November 15, 2016: Treasurer Allison Ball Files Motion to Save Retirees and Taxpayers Money. Read more here

July 29, 2016: State treasurers push for government transparency. Read more here

July 20, 2016: Treasurer shares leadership tips. Read more here

July 13, 2016: Treasurer Ball defends motion to intervene in KRS case. Read more here

July 13, 2016: State Treasurer sues KRS over using pension money for legal fees. Read more here

July 11, 2016: KY Treasurer seeks intervention in pension suit. Read more here

July 11, 2016: Treasurer Allison Ball files lawsuit against former KRS board chairman Tommy Elliot. Read more here

July 11, 2016: Kentucky Treasurer Seeks to Block KRS from Paying Ousted Chair's Legal Fees. Read more here

July 9, 2016: Treasurer Ball shares about initiatives  to protect borrowers. Read more here

June 30, 2016: State Treasurer visits Meade County. Read more here

June 22, 2016: State Treasurer gives lively chamber talk. Read more here

June 14, 2016: Q&A, Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball is a force to be reckoned with. Read more here

June 14, 2016: Check fraud scam alert issued by Kentucky Treasury. Read more here

June 13, 2016: Treasurer Allison Ball initiates alert on check fraud scheme. Read more here

June 8, 2016: Ball: State finances in serious condition. Read more here

April 23, 2016: Kentucky Bench & Bar Magazine: Treasurer Ball Featured in "A Template for Young Lawyers to Improve KY." Read more here.

April 4, 2016: One to One with Bill Goodman: State Treasurer Allison Ball and AG Commisioner Quarles. Read more here.

March 31, 2016: Take it back: State Treasurer invites counties to get their unclaimed property. Read more here

March 30, 2016: Treasurer Ball speaks at Kentucky Association of County Treasurer's Conference. Read more here