As autumn gracefully transitions to winter, join us in savoring the spirit of the season. With December on the horizon, marked by twinkling lights and festive joy, let's pause, grab a cuppa, and get ready for some cool insights and inspiring news. So, get comfy, settle in, and read on:

• Colorado Secure Savings: Off & Running with Young and Railey

• Fresssssh state metrics - just for you

• Updates from states - CA CO CT IL ME MD OR VA NJ NY and DE!

• In the News: (How) Do Auto IRAs Affect Participation & New Plans?

• We got Hot Sauce / Cool Stuff, and

• … Pix of the Week, where we keep the running theme alive.

Happy November! It’s raining here and the snow has started to fly in elevations above us. So, get ready for some cool insights and inspiring news. Grab your warm beverage, get comfy, and let's dive in:

• Doing More in Delaware - We need to know!

• State Auto IRA Metrics - September Data Update

• Key updates from Connecticut, Maine, New Jersey, and Nevada

• Hot Sauce, Cool Stuff: this week's must reads

• Pix of the week

With a civilian labor force of 4.5 million, Virginia leaders had a lot to think about when they realized a good chunk of those folks didn’t have workplace access to retirement savings. That’s all changing. We talk today with program director Peter Thompson about the present, the future, and what he’s seeing in this new space.