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AARP Louisiana Hosts Statewide Telephone Town Hall

On April 1, 2020, AARP Connecticut sent the letter below to Governor Ned Lamont strongly recommending immediate actions related to the rescheduled June 2, 2020, Connecticut Primary that will provide older adults and those at most risk from COVID-19 access to voting while ensuring their health protection.

On Friday, March 27, AARP New Jersey hosted a coronavirus Telephone Town Hall with Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli and New Jersey Department of Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson. Listen here to a recording of the live conversation.

Even though these are difficult and uncertain times, it is still vitally important that Coloradans take a few minutes and fill out the 2020 Census. The Census count helps determine, among other things, vital federal funding for all kinds of programs.

Scam artists are profiting from unsuspecting elderly North Dakotans during this time of social distancing and social isolation, warned Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem.

Nearly 17,000 listeners peppered Peters with questions about the CARES Act, including individual stimulus payments, relief for small businesses and non-profits, sick leave, unemployment compensation, SNAP, and other details.

The Thin Edge of Dignity

We have postponed our “Get to Know AARP” volunteer recruitment and orientation events that were scheduled for April and May. While convening events such as this is a core part of our mission, we have changed our approach in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We understand that you may still be interested in finding volunteer opportunities at this time, both with AARP Wisconsin and with other organizations. Here are some ways you can help:

AARP Grandparents Photo & Video CONTEST

Scammers work hard to get us in a heightened emotional state where decision-making is compromised. Con artists refer to this as getting their targets “under the ether.”