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On Tuesday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m., AARP Massachusetts will host a virtual lobby day to share legislative priorities with its members and state lawmakers.
The Massachusetts State House in Boston, USA
The organization will push for a broad set of changes, including beefed-up training and career development programs.
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As a retired health care administrator and an AARP Massachusetts advocacy volunteer, James Lomastro was alarmed by the staggering number of deaths at the state’s long-term care facilities during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. 
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TESTIMONY OF MIKE FESTA, STATE DIRECTOR, AARP MASSACHUSETTS REGARDING SENATE BILL NO. 2084 AND HOUSE BILL NO. 35, HOUSE BILL NO. 3143:
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Before the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons wi9th Disabilities
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Family Caregiver Tax Credit is Top Priority for AARP Massachusetts
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Urges funding for programs and services that affect the 50+ population
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Testimony on House Bill 724 given before MA Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
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Caregiving Tax Credit Bill Again up for consideration in MA Legislature
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