This week you won’t want to miss states’ updates – including fresh info from Oregon, Lew Minsky of DCIIA and new research on retirement design, covering automatic features and how they’re evolving, and a refreshing photo break and some resources you’ll want to use.

This week's hot topics include:

• States in action – Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and New Mexico

• As I See It - Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young

• State roll out updates – including California’s CalSavers program

• And – fresh pix – and this week, even poetry!

In this issue we highlight states' activities over the past week. We'll also share a special interview with OregonSaves board member Edward Brewington. And you know turbulent times call for fun shots of everyday life - so stick with us - or cheat and scroll - to the end.