Advocacy

Four Million Americans, Including Nearly 130,000 New Jersey Residents, Signed AARP Petition Calling on Congress to Act

Nearly 8 in 10 people 40 and older have seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace, according to AARP research.

AARP New Jersey is prioritizing fair prescription drug pricing and nursing home reform as part of its 2022 legislative agenda.

Majorities of voters over 50 are uncertain of their own retirement and support the rapid rollout of the state’s new retirement savings plan for private-sector workers

(Oct. 12, 2021) - It’s National Savings Day – the one day a year set aside to remind us of the importance of saving and reflect on our own savings habits. At AARP, we don’t need a national holiday to remind us just how vital saving for the future is. We know that saving for retirement is one of the most important things you can do for your future, and we work 365 days a year to provide resources to help you plan and grow your savings. But, we can’t do it alone. That’s why this National Savings Day, we are calling on New Jersey to implement the New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Program to make saving for the future easier for everyone.

AARP New Jersey released its 2021 Video Voter Guide today, featuring gubernatorial candidates, Jack Ciattarelli (R) and Governor Phil Murphy (D). Each candidate answered the same four questions on issues that count to older New Jerseyans, including lowering prescription drug prices, helping residents stay in their homes as they age, enhancing retirement security, and making the state a better place to grow older.

AARP New Jersey Applauds Enactment of New Law to Protect Older Workers from Age DiscriminationStatement from AARP New Jersey Advocacy Director, Evelyn Liebman

AARP New Jersey Praises Governor Murphy and NJ Legislature for Enacting Legislation to Prevent a Housing Crisis in New JerseyNew Law Provides Critical Rent and Utility AssistanceStatement from Evelyn Liebman, AARP New Jersey Director of Advocacy

Tell your lawmakers: stop unfair prices now. Take action in English or español. ¿CANSADO DE LOS PRECIOS DE LOS MEDICAMENTOS?

In the face of the pandemic, now more than ever, the state budget is vital to the interests of our members and all New Jerseyans. This budget will help all New Jerseyans have a brighter and more secure financial future.