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House Speaker Roger Hanshaw Discusses New Committee Process, Progress at Session's Halfway Point

A 2025 Legislative Session that saw 556 pieces of legislation came to an end on March 6 in Cheyenne. While Property Tax Relief had the spotlight for AARP Wyoming members, there were a number of other issues worthy of members’ attention. Here are a few highlights.

AARP Massachusetts is working to make your neighborhoods, towns, cities, and rural areas great places to live for people of all ages.

On March 11, Governor Jim Pillen signed Nebraska Legislative Bill 609, the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, into law. Introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, the bill successfully passed its final reading on March 6.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – AARP Florida applauds State Senator Don Gaetz’s proposed bill (SB 354), which aims to strengthen state utility regulation, increase transparency, and hold utility companies accountable for how they set rates. If passed, this legislation would help ensure fairer electricity pricing for millions of Floridians, particularly seniors on fixed incomes.

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Both houses boost funding for in-home services yet fail to include elder financial exploitation protections in plans

The Credit for Caring Act, if enacted, would offer up to a $5,000 nonrefundable federal tax credit to help offset family caregiving-related expenses, such as home care aides, adult day services, home modifications and respite care.

As AARP heads into the state budget season, we have put in action a dynamic plan to gain support and momentum for our policy priorities.

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, the bill's sponsor, thanked for championing financial relief for family caregivers