• Capitol News – October 2021

    Capitol News – October 2021

    By Mary Pollock The volume and speed of relevant news is picking up in Lansing! But first… COVID Good News — COVID-19 vaccinations in Michigan may have helped prevent…

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  • Retirement Matters – September 2021

    Retirement Matters – September 2021

    By Joanne Bump INFRASTRUCTURE BILLS — Congress is considering two bills to improve the nation’s infrastructure. The first bipartisan infrastructure bill, costing $1 trillion dollars, provides for “hard” infrastructure…

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  • Capitol News – September 2021

    Capitol News – September 2021

    By Mary Pollock The House and Senate were scheduled to return for their fall session September 9 and must tackle the looming budget deadline of September 30. COVID…

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  • Chair Talk – August 2021

    Chair Talk – August 2021

    By Bob Kopasz Many State Employees/Retirees may have received a postcard with the below highlighted statement: IF YOU PURCHASED OR WERE ENROLLED IN A BLUE CROSS OR BLUE…

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  • Retirement Matters – August 2021

    Retirement Matters – August 2021

    By Joanne Bump Social Security — This August, the Social Security program will celebrate its 86th anniversary of ensuring basic financial security to retirees and their families in their…

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  • Capitol News – August 2021

    Capitol News – August 2021

    By Mary Pollock The House of Representatives and Senate have been on recess since late June except for a day or two in July. The House of Representatives…

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