Voters

Election Day in Texas March 3, but that isn’t your only opportunity to vote. Early voting takes place in the Lone Star State from Feb. 18 to Feb. 28.

Age discrimination has been illegal for more than 50 years, however a 2018 AARP survey of people age 45 and over show problems persist. More than 60% of respondents witnessed or experienced age discrimination in the workplace and nearly 45% of those who applied or interviewed for a job in the previous two years were asked age-related questions such as birth and graduation dates.

When Illinois voters go to the polls in November, they will be asked to vote on whether to pass a Constitutional amendment to allow state lawmakers to impose a graduated income tax. AARP Illinois has formed a Ballot Initiative Committee to educate the public about why a graduated income tax would be in the best interest of the state’s 1.7 million members.

The Voter’s Choice Act is Now Law in CA

Nine democratic presidential hopefuls share solutions to helping older Americans remain in their homes and communities as they age.

Health care, environment, college debt among top issues

AARP Missouri Legislative Session Advocacy Update

RICHMOND, VA – Registered voters may now request an absentee ballot for the March 3, 2020 Virginia Democratic Presidential Primary be mailed to them by going online to www.elections.virginia.gov/citizen-portal or find the form to fill out and mail to their local voter registration office at www.elections.virginia.gov/forms.

The Missouri Legislature returns to Jefferson City, MO, the State’s Capital, for the 2020 Legislative Session. During the next 5 months our state’s lawmakers will be focusing on the state’s budget and dealing with a host of contentious issues. AARP, will be right there advocating for 50+ and the communities that they live in.

Arizonans are gearing up for a busy election year in 2020, starting with the presidential primary in March. Some key dates to keep in mind: