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	Jun. 21, 2023	Feb. 28, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Feb. 28, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 20, 2023
2018 LTIP [Member]
Stock-based Compensation [Abstract]
Maximum number of shares that can be awarded (in shares)									1,293,109
2018 LTIP [Member] \| Directors [Member] \| Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock-based Compensation [Abstract]
Restricted stock awards issued (in shares)		73,840		47,187
Restricted stock awards vested (in shares)		73,840		47,187
Stock based compensation expense							$ 95	$ 58
2018 LTIP [Member] \| Officers and Employees [Member] \| Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock-based Compensation [Abstract]
Restricted stock awards issued (in shares)			495,262
Restricted stock awards forfeited (in shares)							82,556
Stock based compensation expense					$ 37	$ 43	$ 75	$ 45
2018 LTIP [Member] \| Officers and Employees [Member] \| Restricted Stock [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Stock-based Compensation [Abstract]
Award vesting period							36 months
2018 LTIP [Member] \| Officers and Employees [Member] \| Restricted Stock [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Stock-based Compensation [Abstract]
Award vesting period							60 months
Amended and Restated LTIP [Member]
Stock-based Compensation [Abstract]
Maximum number of shares that can be awarded (in shares)	5,193,109
Number of additional share authorized for issuance (in shares)	3,900,000
Aggregate number of shares awarded to date under the plan (in shares)					1,702,510		1,702,510
Shares available for awards (in shares)					3,490,599		3,490,599
Amended and Restated LTIP [Member] \| Officers and Employees [Member] \| Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock-based Compensation [Abstract]
Restricted stock awards issued (in shares)	741,758
Restricted stock awards forfeited (in shares)							0
Stock based compensation expense					$ 16		$ 16
Amended and Restated LTIP [Member] \| Officers and Employees [Member] \| Restricted Stock [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Stock-based Compensation [Abstract]
Award vesting period							36 months
Amended and Restated LTIP [Member] \| Officers and Employees [Member] \| Restricted Stock [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Stock-based Compensation [Abstract]
Award vesting period							60 months