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During extremely cold weather or winter storms, staying warm and safe can be a challenge. Winter storms can bring severely cold temperatures, power failures, loss of communication services and icy roads. To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, prepare your home and your car before a winter storm hits.
A new AARP survey finds that 75% of Americans, regardless of political party, believe state policymakers should work to ensure that residential utility customers do not pay for the costs of serving new large data centers, including the massive artificial intelligence (AI)-related facilities coming online across the country.
Nominations are open for the 18th annual AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder Honors, which celebrates up to 50 Native American elders who have positively impacted our country, Indian Country, state, and communities. The nomination period closes on March 31.
The annual program aims to make communities in Oklahoma more livable for people of all ages.
Discover how you can get involved and support AARP Oklahoma advocacy efforts.
Virginia lawmakers will consider paid leave for the state’s family caregivers and tighter rules for cryptocurrency ATMs during the 2026 legislative session. Along with establishing a prescription drug affordability board, paid leave and crypto fraud measures are AARP Virginia’s top priorities this year.
Addressing cryptocurrency fraud will be a top priority for AARP Tennessee during the 2026 legislative session. AARP and other consumer advocates will push for legislation to regulate crypto ATMs, such as setting limits on daily transactions.
AARP is encouraging Oklahomans to participate in Senior Day at the Capitol on Monday, March 30, for a chance to meet in person with their lawmakers and discuss issues important to older adults.
AARP is urging state lawmakers to expand Michigan’s Homestead Property Tax Credit. The credit, which was claimed by 27 percent of all Michigan households in 2023, provides a state-tax refund for qualifying homeowners based on factors such as household income and a home’s taxable value. Renters can claim the credit, too, on the assumption that a portion of property tax is passed on to them in rent.
Median California home prices are projected to exceed $900,000 in 2026. AARP is making housing a top priority in the state legislature this year.
Lawmakers are expected to debate the Colorado AI Act, which requires companies that use artificial intelligence to follow guidelines to protect consumers. In 2024, Colorado became the first state to enact a comprehensive AI law. However, its implementation was delayed following complaints from about 200 technology executives and venture capitalists.
Dozens of residents with mobility issues or cognitive impairments were trapped and 10 died after a fire broke out at the Gabriel House assisted living facility in Falls Church last July. The state’s Assisted Living Residences Commission is examining oversight, staffing and safety standards. Meanwhile, industry professionals offer tips on how to evaluate such facilities when considering the best option for a loved one.
Jackie Crenshaw of East Haven met “Brandon” on a dating app. But instead of finding love, Crenshaw lost tens of thousands of dollars in an elaborate romance scam involving cryptocurrency. A new state law aims to protect future victims and facilitate the recovery of assets.
AARP and the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department recently celebrated the grand opening of the 18th Heart Healthy Trail, at Quartz Mountain State Park near Lone Wolf.
AARP North Dakota invites nonprofits and local governments across the state to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program.
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