Advocacy

There are two weeks left in the 2025 South Dakota legislative session, and AARP South Dakota’s work is not done! This weekly recap starts by celebrating a victory and extending a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our advocates!

Chicago ratepayers protected from spiraling pipe-replacement costs

ALBANY, N.Y. – AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement today on the state Senate passing S.488 (Senator Nathalia Fernandez), which would require prescription drug manufacturers to notify the attorney general of arrangements between pharmaceutical companies resulting in the delay of the introduction of generic medications. The legislation has been introduced in the Assembly by Assemblymember Emily Gallagher (A.2289).

Hear from older Minnesotans about the impact of frauds and scams.

Georgia's Senate Bill 226, Peach State Saves is introduced in the Senate days after AARP Georgia lobbies at State Capitol

Public education campaign highlights popular scams and how to avoid them.

Last week, volunteers and staff from AARP Fraud Watch Network and AARP Colorado turned up the heat on one issue plaguing Coloradans – cryptocurrency ATM fraud.

Hear experts, including AARP Maine State Director, Noël Bonam, discuss the topic on the 2/26 broadcast of Maine Calling - recording now available

South Dakota voters, we need your help! In addition to providing our regular weekly recap of the week's activity in Pierre, we have an important action item.

AARP Vermont Supports the T4VT Petition