Showcasing treasury and public-finance thought leaders
According to NAST’s Strategic Plan, one of the key goals is to develop our members to be the recognized thought leaders relating to state treasuries and public finance issues. To that end, we launched a new edition of our Newsletter highlighting the roles and responsibilities of our members.
Thought Leader Articles
Thinking Outside of the Box to Promote Social & Economic Equity
By: David Damschen
September 24, 2020
Can we think constructively about these trials as a “refiner’s purifying fire,” and recognize an opportunity to emerge from this adversity as a country strengthened? I believe that we can...
NAST's 2020 Award Winners & 2021 Leadership Team
By: Shaun Snyder
September 17, 2020
Two days ago, we hosted our Annual Business & Membership meeting. While the setting was quite different – virtual, in lieu of our previously planned Annual Conference in San Diego – it was wonderful to gather together as always...
Working Together
By: Deborah B. Goldberg
September 10, 2020
I applaud everyone for the focus and passion I have witnessed during these challenging times, and know that as we forge ahead we will persevere together...
Forward Together In Leadership
By: Duane A. Davidson
September 3, 2020
Good leadership often involves standing elbow to elbow and leaping forward together...
Protecting Unclaimed Property for the People of Louisiana
By: John M. Schroder
August 27, 2020
Earlier this summer, the Louisiana Legislature passed legislation allowing the people of Louisiana to decide whether Unclaimed Property should be protected in a constitutional trust fund.
Reflections on Returning to School Amid a Pandemic
By: Michael Frerichs
August 20, 2020
Now, with COVID-19 continuing to spread, it appears uncertainty will be the defining characteristic of yet another school year...
Public Finance: 10 Things I've Learned
By: Rachael Eubanks
August 13, 2020
Crises are of course stressful by nature, and they also serve as an opportunity to reimagine how things work and bring a creative mindset to benefit the millions we serve at the time they need us most...
Building A More Transparent Future, Together
By: Robert Sprague
August 6, 2020
When government works together, it serves its people better...
U.S. Savings Bond Litigation
By: Joe Torsella
July 30, 2020
Nationally, the U.S. Treasury is currently in possession of over 62 million matured and unredeemed savings bonds, yet makes no effort to reunite over $20 billion in proceeds of these bonds with their rightful owner or heirs...
Celebrate the ADA’s 30th Anniversary by Passing the ABLE Age Adjustment Act
By: Fiona Ma
July 23, 2020
As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the passage of the ADA, we can honor its legacy and build upon its mission by passing the ABLE Age Adjustment Act...
Making the Connection
By: Duane A. Davidson
July 16, 2020
I feel that as a statewide-elected official it is my responsibility to promote resources that benefit citizens in every county, city, and town across the state...
Expanding Long-Term Savings Opportunities
By: Hon. Dave Young
July 9, 2020
Promoting, encouraging, and establishing structures that allow for retirement savings is one of our most important roles as State Treasurers...
Financial Wellness Programs for the State and Local Workforce
By: Darlene Goins
July 2, 2020
The crisis has brought opportunities for state and local governments, philanthropists, financial services and other industries to collaborate and reimagine solutions that can help improve financial stability of families and get them on the right track to living a financially healthy life...
Thank You For Your Support & Involvement
By: Shaun Snyder
June 25, 2020
As I get closer to the end of my third year as Executive Director of NAST, it’s a good time to reflect on where we are...
Working & Learning Together
By: Karen Austin & Grant Wallace
June 18, 2020
One of the core missions of NAST is to provide opportunities for Treasurers to share best practices as they serve their constituents and meet the duties to which they were elected or appointed...
Web and Technology Strategies in the New COVID-19 Environment: Challenges, Benefits, and Opportunities
By: Jason Suggs
June 11, 2020
Well designed and executed initiatives can result in a refreshing contrast and help elevate State Treasury programs to new levels—reflecting the tremendous and beneficial work that continues to be done on a daily basis—especially when facing unprecedented challenges...
Beyond 529s: Setting our Students up for Success
By: Zach Conine
June 4, 2020
A defining moment of a student’s educational path is the point at which the child’s family begins saving for college...
National Action is Needed to Boost American Savings
By: Michael Frerichs
May 28, 2020
Millions of American families lack the cash savings to weather a rainy day, let alone put money aside for college and retirement...
A Message From NAST Staff
By: Shaun, Chris, Kari, Emma, Jeremy & Brian
May 21, 2020
Have you registered for the TMTS Virtual Conference yet...
New Financial Wellness Grants Program
By: Kari Arfstrom
May 14, 2020
As thought leaders on Financial Education issues we want to give you the opportunity to start your planning now...
Advocating & Collaborating
By: Michael J. Nevins
May 7, 2020
2020 has brought challenges none of us could have ever expected. My admiration for those who serve the public has only grown during this crisis...
Training At Your Fingertips
By: Kelly Mitchell
April 30, 2020
As I am sure many of you have heard by now, the Treasury Management Training Symposium (TMTS) hosted by NAST will be a virtual conference this year...
Meeting Local Financing Needs, Thanks to Our People
By: Duane Davidson
April 23, 2020
By embracing the unexpected new challenge of continuing to provide top-notch services to state agencies, local governments, and the people they directly serve, our teams must seek new avenues of doing business to help us reach our goals...
Leadership During An Unprecedented Time
By: Dave Young
April 16, 2020
Knowing that our hardworking staff is adapting daily to new challenges and is keeping the state’s money safe and accessible enables me to focus on the big picture...
Lifting Up Our Front-Line Fighters
By: Robert Sprague
April 9, 2020
If the COVID-19 pandemic is teaching us anything, it’s to look for the good in the world...
State Treasurers Continue #GettingTheJobDone
By: Deborah B. Goldberg
April 2, 2020
It seems like new questions arise faster than real answers can emerge. Still, despite all of the new obstacles, Treasurers and treasury staff are #GettingTheJobDone for their states and our country...
Never Be Bored: Consider Another Board!
By: Manju S. Ganeriwala
March 26, 2020
While our many commitments may be weighing heavily on us at this time of upheaval around the country, I am energized by the life-long learning and camaraderie of board service...
Things Work Better When We Work Together
By: Mark William Bracken, J.D.
March 19, 2020
Whether you manage unclaimed property, debt management, investment portfolios, or college savings plans let us all remember the mission that unites us and that things work better when we work together...
More Than Just Dollars and Cents – The Strength of the Treasurer’s Office as a Policy Maker
By: Shawn Wooden
March 12, 2020
Our offices have tremendous potential to move policy and improve the quality of life in our states in ways that go beyond just dollars and cents...
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
By: Michael Fitzgerald
March 5, 2020
All of us in public service and our staff have the opportunity to make an impact, regardless of the duration of your tenure...
Help Us Grow the State Debt Management Network
By: Dave Erdman
February 27, 2020
SDMN’s mission is to lead, educate, and advocate efficient and responsible state debt management essential to meeting states’ financing needs...
Addressing Challenges With Bold Ideas
By: Joseph Torsella
February 20, 2020
As State Treasurers, we all know that student debt is at a crisis point in the United States, at $1.6 trillion, collectively...
7 Takeaways from NAST's Largest Legislative Conference
By: Brian Egan
February 13, 2020
Earlier this week, nearly 300 attendees— including 32 State Treasurers – convened in Washington for our largest Legislative Conference to date. For those of you who could not attend, here’s a recap of what you missed...
Advocating With One Voice
By: Hon. Tobias Read
February 6, 2020
It’s not in spite of our unique differences, but because of them that our shared voice resonates so loudly on the Hill. When Treasurers speak, federal decision-makers listen...
How to Mitigate Cyber Security Threats in a Fast-Paced World? Slow Down!
By: Hon. Josh Haeder
January 30, 2020
While there are many important issues discussed through NAST, it’s a privilege to discuss the importance of mitigating cyber threats we may face as treasuries on a day-to-day basis. As all treasuries are a little different...
Spreading the Word About ABLE
By: Hon. Beth Pearce
January 23, 2020
Since the passage of the Stephen Beck Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act in 2014, NAST has been at the forefront of both advocacy and education for ABLE accounts. Nationally, over 51,000 individuals with disabilities and their families are utilizing an ABLE account to ensure a better financial future...
Leadership and Learning
By: Hon. Kelly Mitchell
January 16, 2020
To me, this quote sums up the value of our programming within the NAST family. I have found time spent at conferences to be invaluable to my work as the Indiana Treasurer of State. Learning is fundamental to leading, both in our offices and in our states...
Thank You For Your Support
By: Hon. Deb Goldberg
January 9, 2020
As we enter this new decade there are many uncertainties and challenges, yet many opportunities too. Treasurers are the fiscal stewards of our states and as such are strong advocates for sound financial policies and principles...
Introducing Our New Morning Brief Lineup
By: Shaun Snyder
January 2, 2020
Welcome to 2020 and the first edition of NAST’s newly formatted newsletter. Previously, you received a Daily Brief, along with a variety of other emails informing you about upcoming NAST events.
Submission guidelines
If you are a member of NAST, we invite you to submit an article for publication. We request that the 4-6 paragraph article be written in first person and topical in nature; consider this a Dear Colleague letter.
We encourage a picture and links for more information.
To submit an article, please contact Kari Arfstrom at kari@statetreasurers.org.
Content suggestions
- Showcase a programmatic success in your state
- Share a case study
- Tell us what makes your office unique
- Make the case to attend a NAST event
- Discuss the work of your Committee/Network/Caucus
- Tell us what you plan to accomplish this year
- Explain how you benefit from membership in NAST
- Describe your state/federal legislative successes
- Make a legislative call to action
- Request information from members
- Blog about an annual day/week/month (e.g. April is Financial Literacy Month)