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On Tuesday, the people of Rhode Island have given us the chance to continue our work of the last four years – using the Treasurer’s Office to build economic growth and promote financial stability for our state. Over the past 4 years we have shown how new ideas that put people before politics can work […]

Today, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO announced their endorsement of Seth Magaziner for re-election as General Treasurer. “Seth Magaziner understands the importance of financial stability all for Rhode Islanders, especially retirement security,” said Council 94 President J. Michael Downey.  “As General Treasurer, Seth has focused on improving pension investment performance while keeping our members informed.  […]

Editorial: For Treasurer: Seth Magaziner The Providence Journal    Though the position gets relatively little attention, general treasurer is one of the most important of Rhode Island’s statewide elected offices. The treasurer manages taxpayers’ money — an important trust — and makes investments in the state’s future. Using his or her bully pulpit, a treasurer […]

Today, Clean Water Action announced their endorsement of Seth Magaziner for re-election as General Treasurer. “Seth Magaziner has used the Treasurer’s office in innovative ways to promote sustainability and the green economy,” said Johnathan Berard, Rhode Island State Director for Clean Water Action.  “We are grateful for his commitment to promoting climate resilience and holding […]

A new ad, More to Do, from Seth Magaziner’s campaign highlights the ways he has delivered for Rhode Islanders as Treasurer over the past four years. Since taking office as Treasurer, Seth has helped the Rhode Island economy by moving millions of dollars of the state’s cash home back home to Rhode Island community banks […]

  After addressing AFL-CIO delegates at their 2018 convention, Seth Magaziner was endorsed in his re-election campaign for General Treasurer. In his address, Seth noted the accomplishments of the prior four years in Treasury, saying, “Four years ago, during a time of stagnation and high unemployment, I told you that I believe the Treasurers office can […]

The rising cost of higher education is a stain on family budgets across the state, and the burden of student loans are forcing young people to delay their future. Savingforcollege.com ranked Rhode Island’s CollegeBound Saver program, which is administered by Treasurer Seth Magaziner’s office, as one of the best 529 college savings plans in the […]

Today, Seth Magaziner accepted the endorsement of Latino Construction Workers Association (LCWA) for his re-election as General Treasurer. “Treasurer Magaziner stayed committed to his promise to use the Treasurer’s office to promote job creation,” said Luis Martinez, Executive Director of the Latino Construction Workers Association. “His support of green infrastructure, school construction and small businesses […]