Advocacy

Today, a secure retirement is out of reach for half of Nevada’s 593,000 private sector workforce, especially those who work for themselves or small businesses. More than 296,000 Nevada workers do not have a way to save for retirement through their job, leaving them unprepared to support themselves in the future and more likely to have Social Security as their only source of retirement income.

AARP Nevada is looking for volunteers now to get involved and give back to our community.

Gov. Sisolak and Sheriff Lombardo and Sen. Cortez Masto and former Attorney General Adam Laxalt answer AARP questions

AARP volunteers delivered more than 36,000 petition signatures to Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen demanding the Senate act to allow Medicare to negotiate for lower drug prices.

AARP Nevada is urging the state to require booster shots for people who live and work in nursing homes.

Today, AARP announced the launch of ‘ Stop Rx Greed,’ a nationwide campaign aimed at lowering prescription drug prices. The goal of AARP’s sustained campaign is to help drive down drug prices for Idahoans and all Americans by advocating for a variety of legislative, executive, and regulatory actions at both the federal and state level.

New Governor addressed key challenges facing the state’s growing 50-plus population in his State of the State Address last night.

Senate Candidates Heller & Rosen in Statistical Tie Among Nevada 50-Plus Voters; Older Voters Oppose Ballot Question 3

Utility bills are an important concern for older Nevadans, especially those on fixed incomes. A Nov. 6 ballot measure threatens to inject uncertainty into the market, with the prospect of rate increases, critics say.

How to strengthen and preserve Social Security for future generations is one of the most important decisions facing federal policymakers. This campaign season, questions about Social Security’s fate belong on the forefront.