Some of the most powerful stories come from those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Across the state, more than 94,000 veterans and another 8,900 active, reserve and civilian military members live in Montana, according to the Census Bureau. That is a huge population of local heroes worth honoring and celebrating!
AARP Montana is offering a quarterly sweepstakes drawing for a $100 Visa card! We’ll actually offer four separate sweepstakes in 2023. The sweepstakes is open to legal residents of Montana who are at least 50 years old. One entry per person.
With the new legislative session underway, AARP Montana is advocating for tax relief measures, support for family caregivers, better home care services, increased financial security and ways to combat elder abuse.
AARP Montana is pleased to welcome Loraine Wodnik to the AARP Montana Office as the new State and Community Engagement Analyst. “I am excited to join the AARP team as I have been impressed with the organization and the accomplishments that they achieve for Montanans,” Loraine says.
More than three in four respondents find it extremely or very important that Montana legislators eliminate or reduce the tax on Social Security benefits in Montana and 68% want property tax relief.
The majority of Montanans 45 and older are in favor of a state income tax exemption or reduction in tax rates for Social Security income, according to the latest “Vital Voices” survey from AARP Montana.