As the AARP DC Volunteer State President, I am proud to represent 68,000 AARP members in the District, and on behalf of them and all older District residents, we are advocating for a budget that honors their dignity and needs. For the District’s FY2026 budget, our message is clear: District seniors deserve their fair share of the pie.
The vital lifeline for tens of millions of Americans everywhere, including 84,150 here in the District, used for housing, groceries, gas, and the other everyday necessities will mark its 90th birthday this summer. And with that anniversary comes a responsibility to strengthen the program – and determine how we can help it age in the healthiest way. As the bedrock of retirement in America, our financial future depends on protecting Social Security for decades to come.
In a year of economic uncertainty, we recognize that many are rethinking budget priorities. This includes revisiting the Washington State biannual budget. While hard decisions are being made, AARP Washington strongly urges that any analysis and decisions consider the potential impact on our state’s most vulnerable populations, including older adults.
AARP Delaware wants people to have more choices as to how they live as they age, and to age with dignity and independence. Better health and social connectedness are key priorities that can make that happen.
A Multi-Sector Plan for Aging (MPA) presents an opportunity to create a long-term vision for aging well in the state, ensuring that all Oregonians have the choice to choose how they live as they age.
March 20, 2025- In response to the Social Security Administration's recent decision to require in-person identity verification, AARP South Carolina State Director Charmaine Fuller Cooper who represents the state’s 640,000 members said:
AARP Virginia State Director Jim Dau issued the following statement related to customer service changes announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA):