We met Sean Hanna in a friend’s living room ahead of a wedding early in this millenium. Sean was and is the founding publisher of InvestmentWires – including 401kwire.com, mutualfundwire.com, and a new publication – CeFiWire.com – focused on institutional investors and Web3 tech.

It’s May, we’re enjoying lighter, longer days. We hope you’re enjoying fresh starts and new adventures. With an iced coffee in hand, let’s catch you up on what is going on in the world of retirement security. You won’t want to miss:

• Insights from Pewster Kim Olson on state Auto IRAS and fact-based advocacy.

• Frrresshhhh state metrics

• Key updates from California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Viginia – and a host of legislatively active states

• Hot Sauce and Cool Stuff - from NAST to “Bert” Hoover

• … and Pix of the week! including the White House, and … brownies