Jim Flaherty

Don Anderson says a state-facilitated retirement savings option would help him keep his nine employees.

As advocates for all Wisconsinites as we age, we prefer to look at the Joint Finance Committee’s decision to remove Medicaid expansion from the proposed 2019-21 budget as simply the first mile of a marathon. The race has started, but it's far, far from over.

AARP Wisconsin is seeking nominations for its 2019 AARP State Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors those individuals who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives in their communities.

We are inviting all AARP members and anyone else from the general public to join us at any or all of the state’s four state budget hearings this month in Janesville, Oak Creek, River Falls and Green Bay. At each of these hearings we will have an AARP Wisconsin volunteer advocate testify on a specific issue that we would like to see addressed in the state’s 2019-2021 state budget.

We often refer to family caregivers as Wisconsin’s unsung heroes, flying under the radar for little or no money while providing vital care that allows their loved ones to continue living in their homes and communities as long as possible.

Regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or income, we can all agree that improvements to our communities benefit everyone. And we all want the same things: safe, accessible and affordable places to live for you and your family, access to the shops, businesses and community services that you interact with every day, and to live near friends, family and people you can rely on.

AARP members and their guests are invited to enjoy specially discounted tickets for the Thursday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. performance of the La Crosse Community Theater production of Fools at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts , 428 Front St S., La Crosse.

AARP Wisconsin is hosting two free Home Fit workshops in Milwaukee and West Allis this October. The workshops are designed to help you ensure your home is safe and accessible.

Connect with AARP Wisconsin staff, volunteers and other members and receive a special price for the Opening Night performances of SOMETHING ROTTEN! on Tuesday, October 16 and Thursday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. both nights at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee.

Connect with AARP Wisconsin staff, volunteers and other members for special discounted performances of SOMETHING ROTTEN! on Thursday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m., or Sunday, Oct. 14, at 1 p.m. at The Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St., Madison.