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.

Welcome! to the first edition of Retirement Security Matters – a forum for retirement innovation information sharing focused on states, supporters, and service providers. We share news you can use as you go about the business of making the world a better place for retirement savers.