Bill Legere retired from KTOO after almost 40 years this past January. Bill sits down with Host Bostin Christopher to chat about his time at KTOO and a lifetime in Public Media. Also, a look at three optional programs of the Juneau School District, and a preview of “The Singing Planet,” an offering of the Juneau Audubon Society
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Wellness programs add financial advice to improve employee health
Using counseling about personal finances to reduce the stress and strain workers feel can shave a company’s health costs and cut absenteeism, research suggests.
Suing A Nursing Home Could Get Easier Under Proposed Federal Rules
Many families must sign a binding arbitration agreement when a loved one is admitted to a nursing home, pledging not to sue if something goes wrong. Proposed rules would ban that requirement.
On Campus, Older Faculty Keep On Keepin’ On
Many professors are postponing retirement, and colleges say it’s hurting their efforts to cut costs.
Alaska Supreme Court Justice Dana Fabe to retire
Fabe was the first woman appointed to serve on the court and the first woman to serve as chief justice. She was appointed to the Alaska Supreme Court in 1996 by Governor Tony Knowles.
States Compete for Military Retirees
Maryland and Connecticut are part of a growing competition among states wanting to attract and keep military retirees, who are some of the best-educated, best-trained and youngest retirees around.
UAS Chancellor John Pugh leaves behind a legacy of caring for students
Pugh says interacting with students “really buoyed me and gave me strength and it made me understand why I’m doing what I’m doing.”
Public testimony scheduled for Egan’s retirement choice bill
Senate Bill 30 would let local and state government workers choose between a traditional pension and a 401(k)-style retirement savings account.
Juneau City Attorney Hartle to retire June 30th
City Attorney John Hartle is stepping down after 20 years with the City and Borough of Juneau’s Law Department.
For Baby Boomers, Lessons In Financial Basics
The oldest of the baby boomers came of age in the 1960s and are beginning to retire. Baby boomers are a giant portion of the population — 78 million people, by one estimate.