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AARP Iowa

News, information and resources on issues that matter to Iowans 50+
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are residential living units on the same lot as a single-family or primary dwelling. AARP Iowa is working to expand access to this housing option by championing a statewide ADU law that would give all Iowans the right to build an ADU on their property, reducing unnecessary regulations and red tape.
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AARP Iowa works with community members and decision-makers to inform and enact positive change on the issues that affect all of us as we age. This includes health and independence, financial security and making our communities more livable for all Iowans.
No matter where you are in your caregiving journey, having resources at your fingertips will make the process easier.
As the 2025 Minnesota State Legislature gets underway in January, AARP will advocate for a range of measures to improve the lives of those 50 and older.
Overwhelming. Confusing. Lonely.
When she was an oncology nurse, Amelia Schachter spent many frustrating hours on the phone with insurance companies, trying to get authorization for her patients to receive lifesaving drugs.
Join AARP North Dakota for its annual Advocacy Day at the Capitol on Monday, Jan. 20, in Bismarck.
AARP Wyoming has awarded Sheridan resident Jack Wood the 2024 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service—the organization’s top state-level volunteer honor.
AARP New York is hoping to help pass legislation that would require the state to develop a plan for lower prescription drug prices.
AARP will advocate for property tax relief for older residents during the state’s 2025 legislative session. Among the options it wants lawmakers to consider: allowing Hoosiers to defer payments or to pay in smaller installments, versus large lump-sum payments.
Addressing the state’s housing affordability crisis will be among AARP Arizona’s top advocacy priorities in 2025. It is urging lawmakers to renew and expand the state’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, which allocates up to $4 million annually for the construction of affordable rental units.
As road dangers increase, AARP helps older Oregonians protect themselves.
In New Jersey, AARP is working on multiple fronts to reduce food insecurity among older residents--from supporting food pantries to advocating for higher SNAP benefits.
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