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Six Recipients Part of AARP Connecticut’s Eighth Livable Communities Grant Program

Every time we are behind the wheel, on two wheels or on our feet is a perfect time to remember the importance of safety and looking out for one another. October’s Pedestrian Safety Month is a good reminder that we all play a role in making sure people arrive at their destinations safely.

The support of lawmakers to pass 2025 legislation will provide more residents with access to affordable internet service.

The following guest post was submitted by Bill Wiggin, co-founder of the Earth Friendly Project

No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier

Several new AARP-backed laws passed during Connecticut’s 2025 legislative session. The laws are aimed at lowering prescription drug prices; curbing utility costs; making it easier for people to cancel subscriptions; and eliminating excess fees by requiring companies to disclose the total price of all goods and services.

By 2035, more than 82 million people are projected to rely on Social Security roughly 13 million more than today

AARP Connecticut applauds the final decision by the Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) to reject United Illuminating Company’s supplemental rate increase request. An approved increase would have significantly raised the cost of electricity for Connecticut ratepayers, who already pay the highest retail electricity price in the continental United States.

AARP Connecticut encourages potentially impacted ratepayers to voice their position on the rate increase request.