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Al-Tikriti Monitors Kazakhstan Parliamentary Elections

From 11 December 2020 to 16 January 2021, Middle East History Professor Nabil Al-Tikriti served as a Long Term Observer (LTO) for the Organization of Security & Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan.In the course of this five week deployment, Prof. Al-Tikriti interviewed local leaders of all five recognized Kazakh parties; met with civil […]

Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) Update

Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) will be available for the duration of the Public Health Emergency declaration. Full-time employees may be eligible for up to 80 hours of PHEL beginning January 10th, the start of the new leave year (the 160 hours will end on January 9, 2021). Please note that the federal FFCRA leave […]

Expanded WW, Weight Watchers Reimagined, Offerings Now Available

Expanded WW, Weight Watchers Reimagined, Offerings Now AvailableDear State Employees:Weight Watchers (WW) and the Commonwealth have a fantastic NEW partnership expanding a 50% discounted WW membership to all employees, spouses and adult dependents. Participation no longer requires enrollment in a state health plan or specific WW username.WW’s customized program starts with a NEW personal assessment […]