Advocacy

As a wise friend and fierce defender, AARP South Dakota maintains a presence in Pierre during the annual legislative session to keep an eye on issues that are important to South Dakotans 50-plus and their families.

As 2025 draws to a close, AARP Virgin Islands proudly celebrates a year of meaningful advocacy, delivering strong protection and support for older adults and their families. Through strategic collaboration with lawmakers and community partners, AARP VI advanced key legislation that enhances safety, health, and caregiving across the territory. “We need to ensure that our aging population can live their remaining years safely and with dignity,” said Troy De Chabert-Schuster, State Director, AARP VI. “This year’s legislative victories reflect our commitment to improving quality of life for older Virgin Islanders.”

Transportation is vital to livable communities. Learn about recent work in Eugene to make streets safer.

Albany, N.Y. – A new AARP report “The $31 Million Ratepayer Disadvantage - The Energy Rate Game Needs A Change” highlights one of several major flaws in how New York develops energy rates that has created a great disadvantage to residential ratepayers.

During the 2026 state legislative session, AARP Iowa plans to engage in legislation across several key areas, including consumer protection, fraud prevention, financial security, long-term care, energy and livable communities.

Savings will help people struggling with high drug prices and improve access to life-saving medications for Medicare Part D enrollees.

Recent voting changes in South DakotaStarting in 2026, a new state law changes how and when municipal elections are held in South Dakota.

AARP's nationwide movement, I Am A Caregiver, now represents nearly 63 million Americans, including 2.2 million Ohio caregivers. To many lawmakers, America’s millions of caregivers are invisible. Yet, these family caregivers hold up a broken long-term care system, which is why AARP is looking for your help.

Lisa shares journey of caring for her 90-year-old mother during the pandemic and afterward—a story of sacrifice, love and resilience. Her experience highlights the urgent need for caregiver tax credits to help families keep loved ones at home.

Alison's family's caregiving journey highlights the emotional, financial and logistical challenges families face—and underscores the need for legislative support for family caregiver tax credits. It is a powerful reminder of the strength of multigenerational families and the importance of valuing caregivers.