AARP Alabama

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The Alabama Legislature convenes in March, and AARP Alabama plans to push several issues during the 2023 legislative session.

The 2023 Alabama Legislature convenes on March 8, and AARP Alabama has been busy with developing our advocacy priorities for this legislative session and through the rest of 2023. These are the issues we are prioritizing on behalf of our more than 400,000 Alabama members, and all Alabamians age 50 and older. To get involved on these issues and receive our advocacy alerts, Text JOIN to 22777 or sign up at aarp.org/GetInvolved.

The ability to connect to high-speed internet (also called "broadband") is more important than ever, and Alabama is preparing to take in millions of dollars to address expansion of this important utility. High-speed internet access is critically important to Alabama's communities in order to help residents access employment opportunities, education and job training, business development, and access to telehealth.

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With pedestrians facing dangers on roadways with no sidewalks, AARP Alabama is encouraging residents to conduct walk audits that evaluate the safety—or lack of it—in their communities. Audit findings are shared with elected officials and other local leaders.

For many Alabamians, access to high-speed internet, also known as broadband, is not available where they live and work. AARP Alabama believes that affordable and reliable high-speed internet is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity – a necessity that can help Alabamians learn, find work, do their jobs and stay healthy. It connects older Alabamians with their family and friends and helps them remain independent. Just as importantly, high-speed internet is necessary for local businesses to prosper.

Alabamians will vote Tuesday, Nov. 8, for governor, lieutenant governor, a U.S. senator, all seven U.S. House members, all members of the state legislature, and other statewide and local officials.

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