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2007 Press Releases
GIVE 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNT AS HOLIDAY GIFT MEDIA ADVISORY Kansas State Treasurer Jenkins to Speak to Overland Park Rotary Club Treasurer Jenkins reminds Kansans to act before Dec. 31 to be eligible for matching grant funds Treasurer Jenkins to Teach Topeka High School Students their ABCs Treasurer Jenkins elected as President of National State Treasurer Organization State Treasurer Jenkins encourages Mission Valley area middle school students to sign-up today to beat the December 14 deadline for the Money$mart Dollars & "Sense" Camp. Learning Quest® Announces Oxford Middle School Student As Seventh Grade Winner of Annual Essay Contest Learning Quest® Announces St. Marys Student as Eighth Grade Winner of Annual Essay Contest Learning Quest® Announces Two Olpe Students As Winners of Annual Essay Contest Kansas State Fair attendees took back more than $776,000 in cash and property State Treasurer Jenkins urges Middle School Students in the Topeka area to join her on October 12. Claim your lost or forgotten cash at the Kansas State Fair MEDIA ADVISORY Kansas State Treasurer Jenkins to Speak to Atchison Rotary Club about US Foreign Policy and her Trip to Middle East Kansas 529 Plan one of the Best in the United States State Treasurer Jenkins urges Middle School Students in the Garden City-area to join her on Sept. 12. Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins announces new Unclaimed Property law that pays Kansans all of their money State Treasurer Jenkins honors Nancy H. Lawson for her 27 years of service to the public. Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins Thanks Staff on State Employee Recognition Week Parents and children are urged to visit local libraries and school counselors to obtain information about the Matching Grant program offered by the State Treasurer's office The Kansas 529 Education Savings Program fees sliced, investment options expanded State Treasurer's office wins back the Small Agency Award for collecting the most food and money for the 2005 Project Topeka Food Drive. Treasurer Jenkins will meet with officials from Egypt, Jordan and Israel. 2007 Legislative Agenda Announced by Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins, CPA
2006 Press Releases
State Treasurer Jenkins brings a unique educational experience to Middle School Students in the Dover area Take Advantage of the $3,000 or $6,000 State Tax Deduction CONSUMER ALERT: Unclaimed Property Scams Three Olpe Students Win Awards in Statewide Learning Quest Essay Contest CONSUMER ALERT: Holiday Gift Cards - Sometimes they are NOT a gift for anyone The Kansas 529 Education Savings Program's nearly $1.5 billion will stay with American Century Investments State Treasurer Jenkins Urges Families to Apply for Matching Grant Program Over $702,000 in cash and property was found at the Kansas State Fair. Three-day long camp for seventh & eighth graders to focus on money and fun. Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins, CPA to Kick-off Skyline Elementary School 'Save@School' Program State Treasurer Jenkins & Kansas Department of Corrections partner to bring Financial Literacy Workshop to Female Inmates Learning Quest® Kicks Off Back-to-School With Fifth Annual Essay Contest Only One Week Remaining: Enroll Your Child Today! Kansans investing in 529 education savings plans will no longer have to worry about losing federal tax benefits Four employees were honored for their combined 70 years of service to the citizens of Kansas Jenkins was elected as the Senior Vice President of the National Association of State Treasurers Learning Quest and the Great American Basketball League announce the DREAM TEAM Receiving a Post-Secondary education will be a little easier with the establishment of a new program for low-income Kansans. Kansas Residents can now Invest in any State's 529 College Savings Programs & Receive Tax Benefits Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins Thanks Staff on State Employee Recognition Day Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins, CPA, invites Kansas 7th & 8th grade students to attend the 3rd annual Money$mart Financial Management Camp. Electronic Banking: Cost-effective, Convenient and Fast Learning Quest, the Kansas 529 Education Savings Program, wants Kansans to "Get Caught Recycling" Two Topeka families received a total of $10,000 in Learning Quest accounts presented by State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins. Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins, CPA to Kick-off Christ the King Elementary School 'Save@School' Program State Treasurer Jenkins was invited by the United States Embassy in Mexico to speak about her role as Kansas' chief financial officer.
2005 Press Releases
Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins, CPA warns Kansans not to pay to claim their lost or forgotten cash and property Carmen Klopping, Director of Bond Services, honored with award and re-elected as president of Corporate Universe Users Association. Jenkins has been identified as "one of the rising stars of American politics" Over $601,000 in cash and property was found at the Kansas State Fair Manhattan's Grade School Students Learning the Value of Saving Money Kansas State Treasurer Welcomes Middle Schoolers to Rock Springs Topeka's Grade School Students Learning the Value of Saving Money Learning Quest Celebrates 5th Birthday Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins, CPA, invites Kansas' junior high students to attend the 2nd annual MoneySmart Financial Management Camp State Treasurer Employees Recognized for Years of Service Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins Thanks Staff on State Employee Recognition Day Learning Quest® 529 Partners with Babymint to help Parents save for College Treasurer's office walks away with the Small Agency Award for collecting the most food and money for the 2005 Project Topeka Food Drive Response to Veto on Senate Bill 123 Learning Quest 529 Education Savings Program To Add Four New Vanguard Investment Options Washburn University offers $1,000 to Learning Quest Account Holders 2005 Legislative Agenda Announced by Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins, CPA
2004 Press Releases
Kathy Priest completed the program after one year of training Lawrence student, teacher win in Learning Quest Essay Contest Garden City student wins Learning Quest Essay Contest Lenexa student wins Learning Quest Essay Contest Leavenworth student wins Learning Quest Essay Contest Consumer Alert: Be Aware of Gift Card Pitfalls Tracy Barngrover joins the Cash Management Team at the Kansas State Treasurer's office Kansas State Treasurer & Wichita State University team together to help Kansans plan their finances Counting pennies and dollars at Jay Shideler Elementary School State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins Announces Appointment of Lucinda Anstaett to serve as the Director of Cash Management Counting pennies and dollars at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School Kansas' Unclaimed Property Division State Fair Totals September proclaimed College Savings Month for Kansas. Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars Returned to Kansans Retirement Celebration Honoring June E. Long Treasurer Jenkins Announces Third Annual Essay Contest For Seventh And Eighth Graders Treasurer To Attend Kansas State Fair Treasurer Welcomes New Public Information Officer State Treasurer Employee Recognized For Years Of Service Treasurer Asks For 'Stay' In Education Case Media Statement-Response to Veto on House Bill 2669 State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins, Announces April As "Financial Literacy For Youth Month" Treasurer's Office Collects A Ton Of Food For Project Topeka, Literally Treasurer Welcomes New Staff Member State Treasurer Announces That Kansas 529 Education Savings Program Sets New Investment Record For 2003 Treasurer Announces 2004 Legislative Package
2003 Press Releases
Uniontown Student Wins Learning Quest Essay Contest Time Is Running Out To Get 2003 Kansas State Tax Deduction For Investing In A Kansas 529 Program Treasurer Jenkins Announces 100% Equity Portfolio for the Learning Quest 529 Education Savings Program Treasurer Jenkins Holiday Letter To Kansans Treasurer Announces: Operation Preserving Freedom State Treasurer To Join ERC Resource & Referral Service In Celebrating 25th Anniversary Article About a Financial Seminar November 19, 2003 Free of Charge Financial Seminar November 19, 2003 Treasurer Welcomes New Director Financial Planning Week Set For October 6-12 Treasurer Jenkins Announces $10,000 Sweepstakes To Raise Awareness Of Need For College Savings Treasurer Jenkins Announces Enhancements To The Kansas 529 College Savings Program, Learning Quest Governor Declares September College Savings Month, Treasurer Jenkins Applauds Move Treasury Employees Recognized For Years Of Service Treasurer Unveils Sales Tax Calculator Kansas Learning Quest Program Passes 50,000 Mark Free Senior Financial Literacy Seminar Set To Kick-Off State Treasurer Set To Kick-Off Electro Car Race; Show Support For High School Teams Treasurer Jenkins And Jayhawk Area Agency On Aging To Host Free Financial Planning Semninar For Seniors State Treasurer To Visit Tornado Victims, Offer Assistance Olathe Mother, Son Awarded $2,500 Learning Quest Account Treasurer Unveils Financial Web Page for Children Treasurer Welcomes Kansas State University Students Sebelius working with Jenkins, proclaim April as Financial Literacy Month for Children Kansas State Treasurer Breaks Fundraising Goals Treasurer Announces Promotion for Deputy Director Treasurer Announces New Financial Newsletter Treasurer Jenkins Fights for Financial Literacy Program

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