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AARP Idaho
A voice and advocate working to protect and improve the lives of the 50 plus population in the Gem State.
APR 28, 2025
Lupe Wissel of Eagle, who has served AARP Idaho as state director since October 2015, has announced her retirement, effective June 6, 2025. Over her career, including ten in her current position, Wissel’s work includes serving more than 10 years with the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and working more than 14 years on Capitol Hill.
APR 21, 2025
AARP Idaho Executive Council member Tom Ressler has received the 2024 Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award. Senator Crapo created the award in 2002 to recognize Idaho veterans and volunteers for their outstanding service to our country and its veterans.
APR 16, 2025
In an ever-changing—and often confusing—political and media environment, AARP is continuing to fight on behalf of our members to protect Social Security.
APR 10, 2025
In 2024 there were over 10,000 reports of fraud in Idaho totaling $53.9M in losses. AARP Idaho will offer tips on how to protect yourself from fraud as part of a telephone town hall with a federal official who has worked for decades ferreting out scams and deceptive and unfair business practices.
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Idaho Governor Brad Little extended the 2019 Idaho income tax filing and payment deadline until June 15, 2020. For the reason why Idaho has a June 15 deadline for 2019 taxes instead of July 15 like the federal government click HERE.
It’s time to honor volunteers who are the backbone of their communities.
On May 26, Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden will take part in a statewide telephone town hall and speak to thousands of Idahoans about fraud, identity theft and how to avoid becoming the next victim of a costly scam.
By Joanne Cleaver
By Lupe Wissel, state director AARP Idaho
AARP is providing information and resources about COVID-19 to help older Idahoans, and their families protect themselves from the virus and prevent it from spreading to others.
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Because of the coronavirus, the way Idahoans vote has changed. The May 19th Idaho primary will be conducted exclusively by absentee ballot. Join Ada County Clerk Phil McGrane to learn more about requesting a ballot, party affiliation and voting by mail. This is an interactive online forum and participants are encouraged to ask their questions directly to Mr. McGrane.
GOVERNOR LITTLE AND AARP IDAHO WILL HOLD CORONAVIRUS TOWN HALL UPDATES EVERY TUESDAY THROUGH JUNE
AARP Idaho is a committed advocate on issues important to you and your family. Thanks to the hard work of volunteers and staff, the 2020 legislative session ended with several achievements benefiting Idahoans of all ages.
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