Idaho lawmakers seek to end investments in Russia
Lawmakers in Idaho last week voted to introduce legislation seeking to dump investments in Russia following that nation’s invasion of Ukraine. Those investments are managed by the Endowment Fund Investment Board, mainly for public schools. About 28 percent of the fund is invested in international and global stock. The board also manages about $1 billion for the state insurance fund, a workers’ compensation fund. Western News
Oregon Senate passes bill intended to protect injured employees
The Oregon Senate last week approved House Bill 4138 on a vote of 25 to 1. This legislation is intended to protect injured employees by preventing unexpected clawbacks of insurance payments and providing greater financial stability for injured employees. Cannon Beach Gazette
10 jobs with the highest annual long term disability premiums
Average annual premiums for long term disability insurance increased 20% year-on-year in 2021, according to Breeze. The main driver of this premium growth was a 23% increase in the average monthly amount in benefits paid. BenefitsPro [may require registration]