Advocacy

Texas Appleseed and AARP today released five “Managing Someone Else’s Money” guides, a toolkit for financial caregivers in Texas who manage money or property for those unable to do so for themselves. This interactive series of guides, in English and Spanish, is available in print and online at www.ProtectTheirMoneyTx.org.

Summary of recent news articles in which AARP Texas Tim Morstad is quoted pertaining to Texas electricity blackouts.

AARP Maryland is fighting back against unfair retail energy practices.

AARP Texas is calling on state lawmakers to update the SNAP Vehicle Asset Test

New Survey Finds Over 80% Would Prefer to Receive Long-Term Care at Home with Caregiver Assistance If They or a Family Member Need It

AARP Vermont is proud to announce its highly anticipated Lobby Day scheduled for March 20, 2024, at the state Capitol in Montpelier. This event promises to be a powerful demonstration of civic engagement and community advocacy.

Senate Committee members urged to vote “No” on House Bill 367 as drafted. AARP Kentucky calls for amendments preserving SNAP benefit access and existing broad-based categorical eligibility for food insecure Kentuckians.

AARP Connecticut submitted to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) the names of more than 2,700 Connecticut residents who signed a petition that opposes a combined rate increase proposal by the Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation (CNG) and Southern Connecticut Gas Company (SCG).

RALEIGH, NC — Chris Brandenburg of Fuquay-Varina, NC, was named the new AARP Manager of State and Federal Advocacy in February. In this role, he is responsible for lobbying and maintaining relations with both state and federal elected officials, as well as helping lead a large team of AARP advocacy volunteers who are instrumental to any lobbying success.

Follow our ongoing progress in advocating for better quality of care for Ohio’s nursing home residents.