• Capitol News – August 2022

    Capitol News – August 2022

    By Mary Pollock Lots of news this month, especially about elections. Attracting attention also is the new $40 million 40,000 square foot Heritage Hall visitor center under the…

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  • Chair Talk – August 2022

    Chair Talk – August 2022

    By Bob Kopasz The JEC for Pharmacy Benefits has chosen OptumRx to continue as the provider of the Prescription Drug Benefits for Active State Employees and Retirees. The…

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  • Retirement Matters – August 2022

    Retirement Matters – August 2022

    By Joanne Bump Lower Drug Prices, a Historic Victory for Seniors The Inflation Reduction Act (HR 5376) — This bill has faced a tough challenge in the U.S. Senate…

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  • Chair Talk – July 2022

    Chair Talk – July 2022

    By Bob Kopasz The August 5th Coordinating Council meeting will be held at the Citizens Forum at Marquette’s Lakeview Arena at 10:00 a.m. Registration is at 9:00 a.m.…

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  • Retirement Matters – July 2022

    Retirement Matters – July 2022

    By Joanne Bump Read about new developments to address the Medicare deficit and lower prescription drug prices, and the market environment impacting global investments. Medicare’s Deficit — Medicare is…

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  • Capitol News – July 2022

    Capitol News – July 2022

    By Mary Pollock The Legislature recessed on July 1 and is scheduled to reconvene for one day on July 20, then off for some more weeks before another…

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