AARP Connecticut State Director Nora Duncan provided the following statement in response to the state budget passed by the Connecticut General Assembly and expected to be signed by Governor Lamont:
It’s not a legislative year, but that doesn’t mean we aren't busy. The AARP ND team has been actively engaged in a number of advocacy efforts. Here’s a rundown.
AARP Oregon is hosting a series of virtual town hall events from mid-June to mid-September to educate voters about topics such as caregiver support, age discrimination, financial security, fraud and aging in place. The state office plans to share the feedback with the candidates running for governor before the Nov. 8 election.
AARP Texas is working to bridge the digital divide. Those without access to high-speed internet tend to be older adults living in rural areas, regions that also lack access to health care.
Concord Television's Senior Speak NH May 2022 edition, hosted by AARP NH volunteer Karen Ulmer Dorsch, features AARP's Volunteer State President Marc Boyd who speaks about Spring and Summer scams to watch out for.