Believing that state legislators would rather hear from constituents than lobbyists, AARP Arizona is bringing volunteers and lawmakers together this month to talk about issues of importance to residents 50 and older.
Exploding the myth that an aging population is a burden on the economy, a new report shows that Granite Staters age 50-plus make up 39 percent of the state’s population but account for 50 percent of its economic output.
In a state where more than 3.6 million private-sector workers lack access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan, AARP is asking lawmakers to ensure that employees have an option.
Neighbor Rides of Chittenden County helps people who don’t drive stay connected with the community. AARP Vermont is helping to recruit volunteers to drive people to grocery stores, medical appointments and other engagements.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians who endured last winter’s polar vortex got hit with another chilling blow: electricity bills as high as 600 percent of the average consumer’s monthly cost.