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ESPAÑOL | Social Security is celebrating its 90th Anniversary—and we want to commemorate this milestone with YOU! For nine decades, Social Security has been a cornerstone of financial security for millions of Americans, and we believe it must remain that way for generations to come. That’s why we need your help!
Pasadena, CA – AARP California is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Murray as the new State Director, effective June 23, 2025. Michael brings more than 35 years of experience in leading diverse teams within AARP at the local, state, and national levels in pursuit of the Association’s mission to enhance the quality of life for all as they age.
With 3.2 million members in California, AARP California strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to older Californians and their families, including health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment.
In Clear Terms with AARP California™ is a free podcast that focuses on issues impacting Californians of all ages.
AARP Welcomes the enactment of AB 609 and SB 607 into law as part of the 2025-26 state budget
In November, AARP Tennessee will offer a four-part Virtual Caregiving Series, with tips for those caring for a grandchild, a veteran or someone with dementia. During one session on Nov. 24, AARP will show a 27-minute Nashville PBS documentary featuring three Tennessee couples raising their grandchildren. The series will also include practical advice and emotional support for all types of caregivers.
In a state that has never elected a female governor, both major party gubernatorial candidates in the Tuesday, Nov. 4, election are women. Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger discussed a range of issues with the AARP Bulletin, including nursing home quality, caregiving and prescription drug costs.
Nine Illinois entities received a total of more than $90,000 in AARP Community Challenge grants in 2025. Projects include home repairs for older residents in Chicago, new outdoor seating in the village of Erie, disaster preparedness training in Skokie and digital literacy workshops in Evanston.
AARP is working to educate caregivers about the state’s paid family medical leave program, which has been increasing by double-digit percentages each year since 2021. It is also pushing for a comprehensive caregiver bill that would create a tax credit for family caregivers, expand respite care vouchers for middle-income families and ensure that people who leave jobs to care for family members can collect unemployment.
Eleven North Carolina entities received 2025 AARP Community Challenge grants for projects focused on either bike or pedestrian safety. They include Bike Durham, which is using its $15,000 grant to support an Oct. 5 event that will close a 1.2-mile stretch of downtown Durham’s streets to vehicles.
Gov. Mike DeWine has thrown his full support behind an initiative for Ohio to become the 13th state member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. DeWine told the Bulletin that he wants people to think of Ohio as “the best place to grow old in the nation.”
Recent guidance from Wisconsin's Department of Financial Institutions on the state’s new money transmission law tightens oversight of Bitcoin teller machines, also known as BTMs, cryptocurrency ATMs or virtual currency kiosks. Operators of BTMs must limit transactions to $2,000 per day per user, among other requirements.
At the Senior Fraud and Financial Exploitation Prevention Roadshow, financial experts will offer tips on how to avoid being targeted by cybercriminals.
Multidisciplinary artist Jonathon Stalls is teaming up with AARP Rhode Island, America Walks, community groups and elected officials for a series of walk audits in Providence. The goal is to identify where accessibility and pedestrian safety can be improved.
Several new AARP-backed laws passed during Connecticut’s 2025 legislative session. The laws are aimed at lowering prescription drug prices; curbing utility costs; making it easier for people to cancel subscriptions; and eliminating excess fees by requiring companies to disclose the total price of all goods and services.
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