AARP Minnesota Advocacy Hub

Minnesota Lawmakers had the opportunity to make needed reforms to strengthen the Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) for older adults devastated by the coronavirus. The gravity of the workforce crisis requires additional resources and investments to protect residents in nursing homes and other residential facilities, individuals who need assistance in their homes and communities, and support for family caregivers. Seniors Deserve Better: Tell MN lawmakers to support Minnesota workers and family caregivers. 

Session Ends without Major Tax and Budget Agreements, Despite $9.5 Billion Surplus

Minnesota’s 2022 Legislative Session ended on May 23 with much unfinished business, including a historic tax agreement reached by the House and Senate conference committee that was not enacted into law.  AARP is deeply disappointed that lawmakers did not finish their work and have urged them to come back to the table in a special session to address the needs of older Minnesotans. Fortunately, some bills did overcome the gridlock and were passed into law by Governor Walz. AARP successfully worked to expand access to high-speed internet, addressed food insecurity for seniors, hero pay for front-line workers, and taxpayer accountability provisions in nursing homes.

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Learn more about our 2022 legislative priorities, review our 2021 legislative priorities, take action and sign up to become an AARP advocacy volunteer.

JOIN THE ADVOCACY TEAM

Create positive change for Minnesotans 50 and older by joining the AARP Minnesota Advocacy Team!

• Educate and advocate for issues that are important to AARP members and Minnesotans 50+. 
• Participate in monthly calls and regular meetings to stay informed about AARP-led state and federal advocacy efforts. 
• Work alongside AARP Minnesota staff to visit local, state, and federally elected officials to discuss the benefits of legislation or policies
• Write letters to the editor, participate in and track issues during the legislative sessions, and more.

If you’re interested in learning more or becoming a member of the Advocacy Team, fill out this short application and a member of the AARP MN Team will follow up. For more information on how to get involved contact Meghan Redmond at mredmond@aarp.org.

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