Even as some of you are hearing the last notes of the song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” we at AARP Florida are about to embark on “The Busiest Time of the Year”, the Florida legislative session. Advocacy is a core part of AARP’s mission, and at the state level, the legislative session is a rich if frenetic opportunity to advocate on a wide range of issues on behalf of Floridians ages 50 and over.
AARP Florida’s latest nursing home quality report reveals troubling trends as private investment group acquisitions reshape the state’s long-term care sector.
AARP Florida is expressing strong concerns about Florida Power & Light’s (FPL) newly filed settlement agreement, noting that it prioritizes corporate and business interests over the needs of residential customers.
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During the 2026 legislative session, AARP is urging lawmakers to keep funding the state’s Health Homes program, which helps clients eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare who have the highest medical needs.
Fraud reports of all types across the country have risen in recent years, and the amount lost per year is up substantially, according to federal data. New legislation hopes to safeguard consumers.
Virginia lawmakers will consider paid leave for the state’s family caregivers and tighter rules for cryptocurrency ATMs during the 2026 legislative session. Along with establishing a prescription drug affordability board, paid leave and crypto fraud measures are AARP Virginia’s top priorities this year.
Addressing cryptocurrency fraud will be a top priority for AARP Tennessee during the 2026 legislative session. AARP and other consumer advocates will push for legislation to regulate crypto ATMs, such as setting limits on daily transactions.
AARP is encouraging Oklahomans to participate in Senior Day at the Capitol on Monday, March 30, for a chance to meet in person with their lawmakers and discuss issues important to older adults.
AARP is urging state lawmakers to expand Michigan’s Homestead Property Tax Credit. The credit, which was claimed by 27 percent of all Michigan households in 2023, provides a state-tax refund for qualifying homeowners based on factors such as household income and a home’s taxable value. Renters can claim the credit, too, on the assumption that a portion of property tax is passed on to them in rent.