• Chair Talk – April 2023

    Chair Talk – April 2023

    By Bob Kopasz The Coordinating Council held their first meeting in a new location (Delhi Café) last Friday the 7th of April. The room was smaller than the…

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  • Capitol News – April 2023

    Capitol News – April 2023

    By Mary Pollock The frantic pace of the new Democratic trifecta was relieved by a two-week spring break from March 24 to April 10. In the first three…

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  • Retirement Matters – April 2023

    Retirement Matters – April 2023

    By Joanne Bump Nurse Shortage — As retirees age and develop chronic health conditions, they depend on staff from all phases of the health care system. According to a…

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  • Chair Talk – March 2023

    Chair Talk – March 2023

    By Bob Kopasz Based upon the Financial Report from Jane Wallin indicating that we may have 4 years before we face not being able to fulfill our obligations,…

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  • Capitol News – March 2023

    Capitol News – March 2023

    By Mary Pollock PHASED-IN RETIREMENT TAX RELIEF ENACTED Governor Signs Retirement Tax Relief Bill — Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill (HB) 4001, now Public Act 4 of 2023,…

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  • Retirement Matters – March 2023

    Retirement Matters – March 2023

    By Joanne Bump Debt Ceiling Limit — Last month’s SERA-Nade discussed how the 2023 GOP-controlled U.S. House of Representatives is insisting on steep cuts to Social Security and Medicare, in exchange…

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