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Legislative Council plans 25 staff additions; office-space timing uncertain after veto

5070537 · June 25, 2025
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Legislative Council Director John Bjornson told the Leadership Division the council will add policy analysts, program-evaluation staff, IT and editing positions but that remodel and access to the 15th floor remain uncertain after a veto removed a set-aside; hiring will proceed while space options are finalized.

John Bjornson, director of the Legislative Council, told the Leadership Division the office will add about 25 positions over the coming months to expand policy analysis, program evaluation, IT and editorial capacity.

“We will be adding program evaluation staff,” Bjornson said, describing hires that will include policy analysts, an attorney, fiscal analysts, additional developers, testers, administrative support and editors. He said the first hires will focus on policy analysts…

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