July 28, 2025

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Ohio unclaimed funds: Are you owed money?

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Ohio Department of Commerce saw an 83% jump in the number of claims for unclaimed funds from June 30 through July 6. The department said there were 153,561 claims filed during that time; for perspective, there were 325,646 total claims filed since June 1. How to get your unclaimed funds

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Unclaimed state funds could go towards Nationwide Arena renovations

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The home of the Columbus Blue Jackets could be getting a major ‘slap shot’ renovation in the coming years, and could partially be funded through unclaimed funds in the state’s biennial budget. Nationwide Arena turns 25 years old in September, and it’s never had a major renovation before. With work expected

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Illinois to distribute $45 million in unclaimed funds to residents this summer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — This summer, Illinois is set to distribute $45 million in unclaimed funds to a record-breaking 600,000 residents through the state’s Enhanced Money Match program, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. The initiative, part of the state’s I-CASH unclaimed property program, aims to return money to individuals without requiring them to

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Lawsuit filed over taking unclaimed funds to help build new Browns stadium

CLEVELAND — Three Northeast Ohioans with unclaimed funds filed a lawsuit on Monday afternoon against state officials, calling Ohio’s plan to take legal ownership of people’s missing money to help pay for a new Browns’ stadium in Brook Park an “unconstitutional and unlawful misappropriation of private property.” The lawsuit was filed by DannLaw, a firm

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Ohio plan to use unclaimed funds for Cleveland Browns stadium hit with lawsuit

A plan to help pay for a new Cleveland Browns stadium with Ohioans’ abandoned money is unconstitutional and should be stopped, according to a new lawsuit. Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann and former state Rep. Jeff Crossman, both Democrats, filed a class action lawsuit July 7 on behalf of three Cuyahoga County residents and

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Experts raise red flags about Ohio lawmakers’ plan to take unclaimed funds

CLEVELAND — As Ohio lawmakers weigh dipping into unclaimed funds to pay for pro sports facilities, national experts are raising red flags about one key aspect of the proposal – a provision that would transfer ownership of the money to the state if claimants don’t act fast enough. Representatives of national unclaimed-property groups say that

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Ohio unveils streamlined system for claiming $4.8 billion in unclaimed funds

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) – The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds has launched a new system aimed at simplifying and expediting the process for Ohioans to claim their share of approximately $4.8 billion in unclaimed funds. These funds originate from sources such as dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, stocks and bonds, utility deposits,

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Ohio unveils new system for unclaimed funds

(WKBN) – The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds has unveiled a new system aimed at making it easier and faster for Ohioans to search for and recover unclaimed funds. Read next: Boardman suspends small livestock permits to address bird flu Now, Ohioans can search for and claim funds directly on the website,

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