Advocacy

More than one million private sector workers nationwide are now saving for retirement through state-facilitated Auto-IRA programs — a major milestone in the effort to address the nation’s retirement savings challenges. These plans help workers whose workplaces do not offer a retirement plan to automatically contribute a portion of their paycheck into a secure retirement savings account. Despite growing momentum across the country, Pennsylvania does not yet offer such a program.

All Alaskans deserve easy access to a retirement saving plan. Alaska Work and Save is designed to address the retirement savings gap using tools, such as payroll deduction, that are proven to work.

Connecticut among leaders helping workers save for retirement

As the final month of an unconventional legislative session at the Minnesota State Capitol, several key factors have influenced the session. The House of Representatives is evenly split, with a 67-67 political party division, leading to a historic power-sharing agreement. Additionally, uncertainty about federal funding cuts looms large over the Capitol. The Legislature’s primary responsibility is to pass a state budget every two years, and legislators are working to meet the May 19, 2025 deadline.

AARP Texas-backed Senate Bill 1036 would take the heat out of solar and clean energy scams

AARP Maryland Urges Governor Moore to Veto HB1294: Bill Opens Door to Predatory Lending Practices Against Low-Wage and Older Workers

Results of Vital Voices Survey Will Shape AARP’s Future Advocacy Efforts

Tune in on July 8 for a Telephone Town Hall Event

On April 16, AARP Vermont Associate State Director of Advocacy Colin Hilliard presented testimony to the Vermont House Ways and Means Committee in support of S.51. This bill would provide individuals who provide uncompensated care a refundable credit against their personal income tax liability valued up to $1,000 if certain income, familial, and time requirements are met.

Cryptocurrency scams have surged in recent years, with billions stolen annually. One of the biggest drivers of this trend? Romance scams. The free, live Fighting Fraud with AARP Connecticut webinar on Friday, April 25, at 12 p.m. will spotlight one victim’s story of romance, loss, and how the experience motivated her to advocate for other victims.