“Just Ask!” Workshops to be Held at Colleges Across Massachusetts BOSTON — Today Treasurer Goldberg announced the creation of “Just Ask!” the first in the nation state-wide salary negotiation training program with workshops for women. This program will provide women with the tools they need to overcome the negative impacts of wage inequality. This new initiative is launched in collaboration with the Massachusetts Community Colleges Executive Office, the Community Colleges Pre

BOSTON — Today, Treasurer Goldberg issued a progress report on the first two years of her Office of Economic Empowerment's financial education initiatives. These initiatives resulted from the Treasurer's 2015 Financial Literacy Task Force, whose report issued an action plan to enable all Massachusetts residents to gain access to the financial skills they need at each stage of life. “Building robust financial literacy programs is a critical step toward strengthening economic s

BOSTON — We were extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Robert Q. Crane, the longest serving Massachusetts State Treasurer. We honor his dedication to public service, and his countless contributions to the Treasurer’s office and the people of the Commonwealth, whom he loved. Treasurer Crane was the founding Chairman of the state’s Lottery Commission, and because of his foresight, it became the most successful in the country. He was loved by his family, colleagues and f

Massachusetts State Treasurer Warns Citizens of Fraudulent Emails Claiming a Donation From Powerball Winner BOSTON — Illegitimate emails are being sent using the Treasurer’s name. They claim, “You have a donation from the former Massachusetts hospital worker, winner of the $758.7 million Powerball jackpot”. According to Treasurer Goldberg, these emails are a scam and have not been sent by her or the Massachusetts Office of the State Treasurer. “It has come to our attention th