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AARP Maryland Advocacy Update (Sine Die Edition!)

For 90 days, beginning January 8, AARP Maryland volunteers converged upon the State House to advocate on behalf of older Marylanders. Read on to see all that we have accomplished!

AARP Maryland Responds to BGE Rate Increases

Recent utility rate hikes untenable for Marylanders on fixed incomes.

AARP Maryland Announces Grant Opportunity for Quick-Action Community Improvement Projects

Community Challenge Grant program accepting applications through March 5.

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AARP Maryland Celebrates 2021 Legislative Wins on Rx Affordability Board Funding, Telehealth, Rural Broadband, Nursing Home Protections and Third-Party Energy Suppliers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

AARP Maryland Applauds the General Assembly for Taking Real Steps to Protect Low-income Family Utility Bills with the Passage of SB31/HB397

ANNAPOLIS (April 9, 2021) -- The General Assembly took significant steps late yesterday to protect low-income Marylanders’ utility bills, while also maximizing state funds, with the passage of SB31/HB397. The legislation ensures that deregulated electricity and natural gas prices offered to families on energy assistance meet, or beat, regulated utility rates.

Celebrate National Volunteer Month With AARP Maryland's Free Screening of "The High Note"

April is National Volunteer Month and we could not accomplish all we do for Marylanders aged 50 plus and their families, including our members, with out our dedicated corps of volunteers. Our volunteers have stepped up mightily over the past year as we converted our programming online and helped us to continue serving the our community.

COVID 19 Scams Abound! Here's What You Need to Know

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect us all, and scammers continue to do all they can to take advantage of it.

AARP Maryland Veterans Corner Spring 2021

By Nancy Carr, APR 1, 2021

NEW! Free Financial Workbook for Veteran & Military Caregivers

Calling on All Educators to Join the Maryland Retired School Personnel Association

By AARP Bulletin, APR 1, 2021

AARP’s commitment to educating and advocating for people over 50 started with the National Retired Teachers Association (NRTA), which represents the interests of educators 50 and older. The organization has a national network of nearly a million retired educators and school personnel.

AARP VP of Asian American and Pacific Islander Strategy Daphne Kwok is Honored at the 2021 Chinese American Museum Gala

March 25, 2021 online event features notable figures, entertainment, and honor

AARP Maryland State President Jim Campbell Named to "Power 100"

AARP Maryland State President Jim Campbell has been selected by The Daily Record editorial staff as one of Maryland’s power players on their inaugural "Power 100" list. This group is composed of the most significant and respected leaders in the state’s business, legal and government communities, according to the paper.

Apply Today for an AARP Community Challenge Grant

AARP Maryland Announces Grant Opportunity for Quick-Action Community Improvement ProjectsApplications are currently being accepted through Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 8:00 p.m. ET.We know that it takes time to build great communities. But, we also believe that tangible improvements can spark long-term change. AARP launched the Community Challenge in 2017 to fund projects that build momentum to improve livability for all. We are excited to announce the program is back in 2021 for its fifth year and is currently accepting applications online through April 14, 8:00 p.m. ET.