Advocacy

Four Million Americans, Including Nearly 130,000 New Jersey Residents, Signed AARP Petition Calling on Congress to Act

Advocacy in Motion

The Capitol is a lot quieter this week as the 2022 Wyoming Legislative Session has ended. For the last time this year, let’s go over what happened last week under the golden dome of interest to older adults in Wyoming.

AARP Oregon advocated on behalf of its more than 500,000 Oregon members during the short February 2022 session. With revenues surging, there were significant dollars allocated to workforce, housing, health care, transportation, childcare and education. We appreciate all the work of our AARP Oregon Legislative Advocacy Volunteer team as well as elected officials, and look forward to working with AARP members across the state to address issues that affect Oregonians 50+ and their families.

Former Wyoming Speaker of The House Steve Harshman presides over the 2020 Wyoming House of Representatives.

The state's annual General Assembly is its final days and volunteers continue to push policy priorities.

AARP Applauds Lawmakers for Fair Pay for Home Care, Utility Bill Relief, Family Caregiver Tax Credit, Increased Nursing Home Oversight, Help with Rx Costs

North Carolina is facing a retirement savings crisis that will leave far too many residents barely able to afford their basic needs in their later years.

The 2022 legislative session led to a significant win for Washingtonians nearing retirement. More than a million near retirees are now eligible for benefits under the WA Cares Program.

It is often a difficult and heartbreaking decision. Someone in your life – usually an aging parent or other loved one – is at the point where they need some help in making vital decisions about matters such as where to live, how to manage their finances, or get the right medical care. While our most vulnerable seniors may need a legal guardian or conservator appointed by the courts, others may only need a more limited approach – one that allows them other less restrictive alternatives to still meet their individual needs.