AARP Connecticut

The following statement was issued by AARP Illinois State Director Philippe Largent following the introduction of the FY25 Budget:

No ever gets exactly what they ask for in a state budget, but the biennial spending plan outlined by the governor in his state budget address on Feb. 18 comes pretty close. Now comes the hard part - fighting to keep these priority issues top of mind among all state lawmakers as the arduous budget-creation process moves forward.

CLYDE, NC — When Hurricane Helene tore through his hometown of Clyde, in rural western North Carolina, Air Force veteran Tim Gudridge was sheltering in place with his family and dogs. He had no power or internet for two weeks and became an expert on his grill.

Few things are as deeply woven into the fabric of our nation as Social Security. For over eight decades, this bedrock program has offered economic security and dignity to millions of retirees, people with disabilities, and surviving spouses and children. It is a sacred promise between the government and the American people who pay in and earn their Social Security over a lifetime of hard work.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing free preparation now through April 15 throughout Delaware. Started in 1968, Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program and has served over 80 million people. For the 2024 tax season, nearly 28,000 volunteers helped almost 1.7 million taxpayers, 965,000 of whom were adults over 50 with low income. Tax-Aide is offered in conjunction with the IRS, and AARP membership is not required.

AARP Arizona volunteer Leslie Watson, a special organization helped make one of her biggest wishes a reality.

One issue we're watching: utility rates.

Kentucky resources to help those impacted by extreme flooding in February 2025.

talk about the difference between megawatts (MW) and watt hours (Wh) since both are important to the residential consumer

Advocating for what is important to our members and giving you a voice at the state and federal levels is a priority for AARP Minnesota. Your voice matters. We work with local organizations and town and city officials on making our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.