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As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older North Carolinians—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
OCT 29, 2025
ASHEVILLE, NC — Housing is an urgent priority for the Asheville region, especially since Tropical Storm Helene. According to FEMA, 1000 North Carolina homes were destroyed by the storm and 73,000 were damaged.
OCT 28, 2025
AARP calls on state and federal policymakers to take action to support them
OCT 14, 2025
DURHAM, NC — Transportation is the vital link that connects older adults to social activity, economic opportunity, and community services that support their independence.
In the name of “state rights,” the General Assembly may very well walk away from providing federally-paid health coverage to over 500,000 hardworking North Carolinians and their families. Over the next few days, AARP needs your help in urging our elected leaders to participate in Medicaid expansion.
AARP and more than 70 organizations from around North Carolina released a letter to Governor McCrory, urging him to implement the Medicaid Expansion for low-income individuals under the Affordable Care Act.
AARP's public affairs radio program " On the Air" is now on more stations. Listen each week when host Debra Tyler Horton talks to guests about state and national politics, volunteer opportunities, community events, financial security and much more.
AARP's weekly public affairs radio program "On the Air," can now be heard live on more stations than before. Listen each week when host Debra Tyler Horton talks to guests about politics, volunteer opportunities, financial security, AARP products and services and much more.
Americans have paid into Medicare and Social Security and they've earned a voice in the debate about the future of these programs.
See priorities by clicking here:
See priorities here: 217527 NC Priorities Brochure LoRes pdf
To help Governor McCrory be an effective leader, AARP has asked him to avoid potential conflict of interest allegations by recusing himself from the appointments of new members to the NC Utilities Commission. Pat McCrory worked for Duke energy, the nation's and state's largest energy provider for 28 years.
By Jean Setzfand, Vice President, Financial Security, AARP Education & Outreach
By Julie E. Lee, Vice President & National Director, AARP Driver Safety, Education and Outreach
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