AARP is also advocating this year for the creation of a state restitution fund for Minnesota consumers who have lost money to scams. Money for a restitution fund would come from civil penalty payments in consumer fraud enforcement cases.
People are 20 times more likely to save for retirement if contributions are automatically deducted from their paychecks. Minnesota’s Secure Choice Retirement Program is a new state-sponsored plan designed to help small businesses offer employees an easy way to save for their future. Set to launch after January 2025, Secure Choice is:
Five communities across Minnesota are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages through the AARP Community Challenge Grants.
This year, at the state level, we urge lawmakers to fight fraud, make aging a strategic priority in Minnesota, expand affordable housing options, and strengthen Assisted Living protections for residents living in facilities exempt under the law.
A walking program, organized by Age-Friendly Northfield, aims to support healthier living for people of all ages. It's one of many projects and activities in the state focused on making Minnesota more age-friendly.
In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature passed a law directing the Secretary of State to conduct a study of issues related to voter engagement, education, and improvements to the election system. A survey on voting in Minnesota is the first opportunity for the public to provide input on whether they vote, where they get information about how to vote, barriers they face when voting, and other items. The Office of the Secretary of State (OSS) asked Management Analysis and Development (MAD) to conduct this survey to gather initial public input and comment on what works well for voters in Minnesota, what barriers voters face, and what improvements could be made to the voting process.
As the snow melts and spring blooms in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, AARP Minnesota is turning up the heat at the state Capitol. Our mission? To amplify your voice, champion your rights, and make sure your concerns are heard loud and clear by lawmakers. AARP Minnesota is advocating for what is important to our members and giving you a voice at the state and federal levels.