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Legislative Council outlines staff expansion and office‑space constraints after session

5381002 · June 25, 2025
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Legislative Council director described plans to add policy analysts, program‑evaluation staff, IT testers and editorial/administrative support but said office space remains constrained; the governor vetoed a provision that would have reserved the entire 15th floor and facilities is coordinating workspace options

John Bjornson, Director of Legislative Council, updated the Leadership Division on an approved staff expansion and the committee’s need for additional office space.

Bjornson said the Legislative Council’s bill to add staff became effective July 1 and the council plans to hire roughly 25 positions over the coming months. Planned additions include policy analysts (with a program‑evaluation focus), an attorney, IT testers and an…

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