AARP Washington

With the legislature in session, all eyes are on the state budget. AARP New York will push to protect funding for home- and community-based services that help people age in place. Keeping utilities affordable is also on the docket.

New research from Arizona State University shows that what might be considered an afterthought — lighting — could actually help people with dementia. In fact, making adjustments to light during the day can help improve both the mood and nightly sleep for older adults with dementia.

An AARP Vital Voices survey found that nearly 4 out of 5 Montanans 45 and over say it is extremely or very important to eliminate or phase out the state’s tax on Social Security income. The survey of 720 people was conducted in June 2025.

AARP Idaho Director of Advocacy Lisa Anderson and State Director Karianne Fallow will hold a telephone town hall at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, to give an update on the state legislative session.

As we wrap up 2025, AARP South Carolina is proud to reflect on the work we’ve done together with members, volunteers, and partners across the Palmetto State.

With over 2.25 million members in New York, AARP New York strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to older New Yorkers and their families, including health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment.

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age.

Colorado’s eighth Congressional district will see a crowded primary followed by a hotly contested general election this November.

With term-limited Governor Jared Polis completing a second stint in office, voters will decide who will be the state’s next chief executive in 2026.

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.