AARP Oklahoma

AARP Oklahoma announced four organizations will receive 2022 Community Challenge grants. These organizations are part of the largest group of grantees to date, with $3.4 million awarded among 260 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public places; transportation; housing; diversity, equity and inclusion; digital access; and civic engagement, with an emphasis on the needs of adults age 50 and over.

John O'Connor and Gentner Drummond answer questions about issues vital to older voters as they vie for the Republican bid for attorney general.

Oklahoma Corporation Commission candidates Kim David, Harold Spradling and Todd Thomsen answer AARP's questions about issues vital to older voters.

 AARP Oklahoma and additional parties signed a settlement agreement today which includes no utility rate increase and no increase to fixed monthly customer charges for Oklahoma Gas & Electric’s (OG&E) customers. The filed settlement agreement also rejects OG&E’s request for annual rate adjustments and provides additional assistance for low-income OG&E customers.

AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Oklahoma Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Oklahomans who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.

An election law passed last year has altered the deadline to request an absentee ballot. It’s now 15 days before an election, instead of seven days prior.

AARP Oklahoma supports NonDoc’s debate series including the Republican primary debate between Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor and challenger Gentner Drummond.

AARP recognizes the importance of developing and maintaining healthy habits for individuals' mental and physical well-being, regardless of age. Request a free Healthy Habits kit for free resources and giveaways.

AARP Oklahoma leadership and volunteers are sending nearly 7,000 petitions to Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners Murphy, Hiett and Anthony Tuesday morning. The petitions from OG&E customers urged the commissioners to deny OG&E’s proposed $164 million OG&E rate hike which would cost customers approximately $10 per month.

The free tours will highlight the park’s seasonal horticulture and wildlife.