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The Credit for Caring Act, which has gathered bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress, could give eligible caregivers a federal tax credit of up to $5,000.

Signed by the governor in March, the law caps daily transactions at $2,000 for new crypto ATM customers and $10,500 for existing ones. It also requires crypto ATM operators to be licensed, to post notices warning consumers about the fraud risks associated with using the machines and to provide refunds to customers who report an incident of fraud within 30 days after the transaction.

AARP South Dakota recently presented Jacque Sly, 76, of Rapid City with the 2024 Andrus Award for Community Service—the organization’s top volunteer honor in the state.

AARP Minnesota is seeking volunteers from across the state to serve in a variety of roles, from teaching AARP Driver Safety classes and staffing booths at events to advocating for policy change at the state Legislature.

AARP is teaming up with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter to support family caregivers by sponsoring virtual educational sessions this year.

AARP is urging lawmakers to pass state and federal tax credits that would help family caregivers with out-of-pockets costs.

AARP Oklahoma will sponsor the Field of Heroes memorial in Tulsa on Memorial Day weekend.

The city of Wichita has joined the national AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. The designation gives Wichita access to technical assistance to help assess the needs of older adults related to housing, transportation and other services.

This year, AARP Maine is once again sponsoring Bangor Pride—Central Maine’s largest annual pride celebration—and is participating in other pride events across the state in June.

New Georgia police officers are now required to take a course to identify fraud, abuse and neglect of older adults and people with disabilities.