As autumn turns to winter, it’s the perfect time to pause, grab a warm drink, and settle in for fresh insights and updates. This week, we’re exploring Colorado Secure Savings with Young and Railey, sharing state metrics and updates from across the country, diving into the impact of Auto IRAs, and wrapping up with some seasonal fun in our Pix of the Week. Get cozy and enjoy!

Happy November! With rain falling here and snow beginning to blanket the higher elevations, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with a warm drink and dive into some fresh insights and inspiring updates. This week, we’re exploring developments in Delaware, the latest state Auto IRA metrics from September, key updates from Connecticut, Maine, New Jersey, and Nevada, and a roundup of must-reads in Hot Sauce, Cool Stuff. Plus, don’t miss our Pix of the Week to wrap it all up. Let’s get started!

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.