Advocacy

Proposed rate increase would deepen financial hardship and unaffordability crisis for older New Yorkers

Enter the AARP Ohio Celebrates Social Security: Cincinnati Reds VIP Ceremonial First Pitch Sweepstakes by August 1 for a chance to win an unforgettable day for two at the Great American Ball Park.

With thanks to the legislature and our volunteer advocates, we're excited to share our legislative summary for this session.

AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel released the following statement today in response to the New York City Council’s vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the City of New York:

AARP Massachusetts is urging lawmakers to support vital measures that uplift older adults and caregivers; paying spouses as caregivers, increasing personal needs allowances, and protections for vulnerable MassHealth applicants. All three issues were part of a July 1st healthcare hearing

Governor Healey signed the 2026 Massachusetts budget into law on the 4th of July. The budget invests in older residents and supports the Commonwealth’s 780,000 family caregivers allowing people to age with dignity in their own homes and communities-where they want to. The governor did veto a key proposal that would set up a plan that allows more people to save for retirement.

In this edition of Concord TV's Senior Speak NH with host AARP Volunteer Dan Wise, you'll hear from AARP Fraud Expert Amy Nofziger and AARP NH Fraud Fighter Volunteer Iris Altilio.

AARP state offices across the U.S. are planning events to both commemorate Social Security's birthday and to advocate for its future.

Vermont legislators recently passed a bill to extend a moratorium on new cryptocurrency ATMs in the state and require refunds for certain fraud victims who lose money through the machines.

As Social Security approaches its 90th anniversary in August, AARP Minnesota is planning events around the state where the public can share stories about how important the program is — or will be — to their retirement security.