• 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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  • Retirement Matters – June 2021

    Retirement Matters – June 2021

    By Joanne Bump Unexpected Revenue — Michigan is flush with unanticipated State revenues as the federal relief funds boost consumer spending, which increase sales tax revenues on goods purchased.…

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  • Capitol News – June 2021

    Capitol News – June 2021

    By Mary Pollock COVID-19 You could almost hear a statewide sigh of relief on June 1 when the capacity limits for outdoor events like baseball games and outdoor…

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  • Chair Talk – May 2021

    Chair Talk – May 2021

    By Bob Kopasz The Coordinating Council has determined that the rest of the Executive Board Meetings for 2021 will be done by conference call. The Board meeting dates…

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