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We help state and municipal financial leaders leverage their influence to deliver economic opportunity, inclusive growth, sustainable investment stewardship, and responsible fiscal stewardship. 

New York City Comptroller Mark Levine launches $4 billion pension fund housing intiative

New York, NY – Today, New York City Comptroller Mark Levine unveiled a $4 billion commitment to strategic investments in affordable housing production and preservation through a new initiative titled the NYC Housing Investment Initiative. The investments respond to the City’s worsening housing crisis, which is driven in part by limited access to financing.

Vermont Treasurer Mike Pieciak promotes Baby Bonds pilot program in the Northeast Kingdom

There’s been a lot of noise about Trump Accounts, but let’s be clear: these accounts won’t solve wealth inequality—they’ll worsen it.

That’s why we’re continuing to advocate for a Baby Bonds program in Vermont, which would automatically open an investment account for every child born into poverty—ensuring they can build wealth upon reaching adulthood.

Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis announces Delaware EARNS retirement accounts reach $10 million in total assets

Dover, DE – Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis announced Tuesday that Delaware EARNS has achieved $10 million in total assets held in retirement accounts by workers across the state.

“We celebrated EARNS reaching $1 million just last February, and it’s gratifying to see how those savings have multiplied over the last 14 months,” said Treasurer Davis. “This growth is a testament to the participation of small business owners across our state – and to the fact that this program is closing a very real gap by giving everyday Delawareans the means and the opportunity to save for their futures.”

California Controller Malia Cohen, Connecticut Treasurer Erick Russell and Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman discuss the importance of shareholder rights and investor engagement

Shareholder rights are under increasing pressure from state, regulatory, and legal challenges. Opponents of responsible business want to limit shareholders’ ability to engage companies through the U.S. shareholder proposal process and seek professional advice from proxy advisors. This webinar highlights practical steps to protect shareholders’ ability to communicate directly with companies on financially relevant issues through proxy voting and other engagement forums. Expert panelists discuss how this direct dialogue with companies has led to stronger business practices in overall strategy, risk management, and board oversight.

New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli calls for greater corporate transparency on AI's impact on jobs

City & State published an op-ed by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the need for companies to be transparent about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is impacting layoffs, entry level jobs and long-term business growth:

Colorado Treasurer Dave Young announces record Great Colorado Payback unclaimed property return

April 16, 2026 (Denver) —Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young announced that the Great Colorado Payback has returned $100 million to claimants with two months remaining in the fiscal year, shattering the $80 million record set in FY 24-25. 

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