Minnesotans who have been defrauded now have a better chance of financial recovery, thanks to a new bipartisan law championed by AARP Minnesota. The Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund, the first of its kind in the nation, was signed into law in 2025 with strong bipartisan support. This innovative fund will help victims of fraud recover lost money—especially in cases where scammers are untraceable or bankrupt.
Gayle Brown Olson has been awarded the 2025 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service for Minnesota. The annual award is AARP’s most prestigious and visible volunteer award.
A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so than five years ago. The vast majority of Americans – 95% of Republicans, 98% of Democrats, and 93% of Independents – consider Social Security vital to the financial security of all Americans, and 67% believe it is even more important for retirees than it was five years ago.
As seasons change, AARP wants Ohioans to be prepared for bad weather and emergencies. State Director Jenny Carlson and Ohio EMA director Sima Merick discuss how making a plan makes all the difference.
AARP Alabama is proud to announce the appointment of Courtney Tarver as our new State President, a volunteer leadership role that helps guide AARP’s work across the state to empower people 50 and older to live their best lives.
Bring up to two large boxes of paper for shredding and enjoy peace of mind knowing your personal information is safe. So, Join AARP Wyoming for a free drive-through shredding event, where your documents will be shredded on-site.
As 2024 comes to a close, AARP Delaware’s advocacy work hasn’t slowed down. We’ve won in our efforts to advocate for you as the 2025 bills are signed into law by Governor Meyer. We’ve been supporting local efforts to create affordable housing throughout the summer and fall. Here’s a recap and a look ahead:
All eyes will once again be on Wisconsin during the 2026 Election Cycle, which includes the first open Governor’s seat since 2010! Be sure to follow AARP Wisconsin on social media and subscribe to our email alerts to stay up to date on our voter engagement efforts.