AARP Rhode Island

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By Kathleen Connell, State Director

AARP is asking everyone 50-plus to pledge to vote Nov. 6—and to hold politicians accountable on critical issues such as Medicare, Social Security, prescription drug costs and caregiving.

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, AARP announced the awardees for its 2018 AARP Community Challenge grant program. A total of $1.3 million will be distributed to fund 129 "quick action" projects across the country, helping communities make immediate improvements and jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages. Nearly 1,600 applications were received from non-profits and government entities for the program, now in its second year. Each of the projects, which must be completed by November 5, is designed to achieve one or more of the following outcomes:

By Kathleen Connell, State Director

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About 100,000 Rhode Island workers who previously had no opportunity to earn paid sick leave have started earning it under a new law.

AARP Andrus Award for Community Service

Busy Family Caregivers Have Options To Election Day Voting

RI Voter Change of Party/Disaffiliation Deadline Nears