Advocacy

Join us for AARP Kentucky 2022 Virtual Lobby Week (Feb. 7-11). It's a powerful way for our volunteers and grassroots activists to support Kentuckians at 50+.

When the state General Assembly returns to the capitol on Jan. 4, AARP grassroots volunteers will be there (virtually) to promote the needs of the state’s older adults.

Kentucky Public Service Commission Order Spares LG&E-KU Ratepayers from Higher Rates

During the 2021 session the state General Assembly passed many pieces of legislation that will improve life for older Kentuckians.

During his long-time tenure in the Kentucky Legislature, Senator C.B. Embry has set an example of how good policy making can improve the lives of Kentuckians as we age.

The Technical Advisory Committee for Consumer Rights & Client Needs is especially focused on ways Kentucky can increase access, expand services, improve quality of care, develop more patient-centered and improved customer service for Medicaid members.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary FCC program to help households struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic.

The Louisville is updating zoning codes to create more affordable housing in Jefferson County. AARP members are encouraged to contact their Louisville Metro Council member in support of zoning updates to Accessory Dwelling Units.

AARP urging ratepayers to make their voices heard before and during LG&E/KY Utilities virtual public meetings.

“We thank every member of Kentucky’s Senate and House and especially, Representative Dan Bentley, PharmD., for taking this lifesaving leap forward. Kentuckians are paying too much for prescription drugs like insulin and too many fear one illness could bankrupt their lives. Prescription drugs don’t work if you can’t afford them," AARP Kentucky volunteer State President Charlotte Whittaker.