Advocacy

AARP ND supports HB 1114, a bill to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs for all North Dakotans.

Every Friday during the 2025 ND Legislative session State Director Josh Askvig and Advocacy Director Janelle Moos recap the week, give a preview of the next, and provide actions for you to take to help move our priorities forward.

Join AARP North Dakota for its annual Advocacy Day at the Capitol on Monday, Jan. 20, in Bismarck.

We'll be focused on lowering prescription drug prices, preventing fraud, housing and property taxes during the 2025 session.

Fighting to advance the issues most important to you is on the calendar as the new year begins. Join us for Advocacy Day at the Capitol on Jan. 20

Get answers to some voting questions directly from ND Secretary of State Michael Howe and Elections Director Erika White.

Given the projected Social Security shortfall in 2034, AARP is focused on helping older Americans better understand their Social Security benefits and learn about policies that would strengthen the program for current and future generations. If Congress doesn’t act, millions of Americans who are counting on Social Security will see cuts to the money they’ve earned.

For Marlene Batterberry of West Fargo, her monthly Social Security check is an important piece of her retirement income. Batterberry, an 86-year-old retired nurse, considers herself fortunate to also have a pension from her working years and her late husband’s retirement benefits to count on.

Share your thoughts on property tax initiative that may be on ballot in November.

AARP filed to intervene on behalf of residential customers in Xcel Energy’s proposal to increase residential natural gas rates in 2024. The proposed rate increase would raise monthly bills by 12.5% or $6.75 per month for residential customers.