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AARP New Jersey educates and advocates on behalf of those 50+ on issues that are important to them, their families, and to all Garden State residents.

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AARP New Jersey Applauds State Budget for Major Steps Toward Affordability, but Raises Alarm on Nursing Home Oversight Rollbacks

FY2026 budget delivers key wins on utility affordability, property tax relief, prescription assistance, and transparency—but includes a troubling setback for nursing home quality

“We Want to Stay in New Jersey and Keep the Lights On”: Over 100 AARP Volunteers Call for Lower Utility Bills and Property Taxes at Annual Lobby Day

As the cost of living increases, older New Jerseyans demand full funding for Stay NJ and action on utility transparency and affordability

New Report From AARP NJ Exposes Lack of Transparency in State’s Multi-Billion Dollar Nursing Home Industry

Findings Show Nearly $2 Billion in Payments to Nursing Home Owners’ Private Companies from 2021–2023, Including $285 Million in Overpayments Report Raises Concerns About Public Dollars Being Diverted for Private Profit

New AARP New Jersey Report Finds Voters Over 50 Decide State and Local Elections by Wide Margins in Off-Year Elections

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AARP Smart Driver Courses in New Jersey - Fall/Winter 2023

The AARP Smart Driver Course is a driving refresher course that features research-based curriculum. The six-hour course is now the nation’s largest driving refresher course designed for drivers age 50.

Tackle Fraud with AARP New Jersey and Rutgers Football!

AARP New Jersey teamed up with Rutgers during the 2023 football season to help tackle fraud in the Garden State. At the games, be sure to watch AARP New Jersey’s video on protecting you and your loved ones from fraud – featuring players from Rutgers’ offensive line!

On the Ballot: Entire Legislature up in November Election

By Tamara Lytle, OCT 1, 2023

New Jersey residents will be heading to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to choose all 120 members of the New Jersey Legislature. Top of mind for many older residents is property tax relief and more affordable prescription drug pricing.

AARP NJ Candidate Webinar: The Power of New Jersey's 50+ Voters

This webinar for all 2023 candidates is an opportunity to better understand the power of voters 50+, the issues that are important to voters 50+, and learn about AARP New Jersey's advocacy priorities.

Celebrating New Jersey’s Rich Cultural Diversity

Join us for FREE, virtual classes celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Diwali and Navratri.

Unmasking the Impostors: AARP NJ 2023 Fraud Summit Recap

This year’s Summit, “Unmasking the Impostors,” gathered participants to learn about fraud and scams and how to protect themselves.

Celebrating Hispanic and South Asian Communities

By AARP Bulletin, SEP 1, 2023

AARP New Jersey will join the state’s Hispanic and South Asian communities in celebrating their heritage this fall with a mix of in- person and virtual events.