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.
AARP is also advocating this year for the creation of a state restitution fund for Minnesota consumers who have lost money to scams. Money for a restitution fund would come from civil penalty payments in consumer fraud enforcement cases.
People are 20 times more likely to save for retirement if contributions are automatically deducted from their paychecks. Minnesota’s Secure Choice Retirement Program is a new state-sponsored plan designed to help small businesses offer employees an easy way to save for their future. Set to launch after January 2025, Secure Choice is:
This year, at the state level, we urge lawmakers to fight fraud, make aging a strategic priority in Minnesota, expand affordable housing options, and strengthen Assisted Living protections for residents living in facilities exempt under the law.
The AARP® Purpose Prize® is open to founders of 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 nonprofit organizations. Applicants must be over 50 and need to have started their organizations after age 40. Up to five winners will receive $75,000 for their organization and a year of organizational supports to expand their reach provided by AARP. Application deadline is February 28, 2025, at 4 p.m. Central.
Charlotte McKenzie, an accomplished business and civic leader residing in Frisco, will serve as the AARP Texas State President, the organization’s top volunteer leadership position in the state.
AARP Illinois and the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter are partnering to present a five-part virtual series offering valuable information and skills for caregivers of individuals caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Each session will cover key topics such as communication, behavior management, care planning, safety, and person-centered caregiving approaches to support caregivers at every stage of their journey. Join us for the first event on January 8th from 10AM-10:30AM. The following dates are below:
AARP Montana Poll Reveals that Overwhelmingly Majority Want Tax Relief, Medicaid Expansion
Association to fight for issues critical to Montanans 50+ during 2025 session; Members urged to ask their legislators to support AARP’s agenda
Concord Television's Senior Speak NH January 2025 edition, hosted by AARP NH volunteer Dan Wise, features Mike Padmore who speaks about AARP NH's advocacy efforts and opportunities for the year.