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March Madness is More Than Basketball. It's a Race to the Finish in Pierre.

The calendar has turned to March, which means basketball, the return of Daylight Savings Time (reminder: turn your clocks ahead an hour this weekend!) and the end of the 100th Legislative Session.

Survey: Nearly 1 in 5 South Dakotans Age 45+ Are Caregivers

Nearly 20 percent of South Dakotans age 45 and over are currently providing unpaid care to an adult relative or friend. Many of them are juggling those caregiving duties with full- or part-time jobs.

Jacque Sly Named South Dakota Andrus Award Winner

AARP South Dakota hosted volunteers from across the state in Pierre January 27-28 for their annual Volunteer Summit and Lobby Day at the Capitol.

Getting Help After A Scam

Dealing with fraud in the aftermath can be scary.

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South Dakota 2021 Legislative Session: Week Eight Update

The month of March is upon us which means we are nearing the end of the 2021 South Dakota legislative session!

Protecting Your Family's Assets | March 2021

With so much uncertainty in the world, now is a good time to take charge of your future and your financial affairs. From keeping the family farm in the family, to making sure your final wishes are honored, AARP Live tackles your estate planning questions!

Get Active: Complete AARP South Dakota's 605k Challenge

By AARP Bulletin, MAR 1, 2021

AARP South Dakota is encouraging residents to get active in 2021 by completing 605 kilometers throughout the year—whether by walking, cycling or doing another activity.

South Dakota 2021 Legislative Session: Week 7 Update

There are only two weeks left in the 2021 South Dakota legislative session but AARP South Dakota’s work is not done!

South Dakota 2021 Legislative Session: Week 6 Update

With only a couple of weeks left in the SD legislative session, the action in the legislature will be fast and furious for the next few weeks!

AARP SD Announces Grant Opportunity for Quick-Action Community Improvement Projects

AARP Community Challenge Grant applications are currently being accepted through Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 7:00 p.m. CT.

South Dakota 2021 Legislative Session: Week 5 Update

With Week 5 in the books, we have officially reached the half way point of SD's 2021 legislative session and AARP is proud to be working on several bills to help protect the rights of voters, nursing home residents and those with pre-existing conditions in our state.

South Dakota 2021 Legislative Session: Week 4 Update

As we enter February, the pace in Pierre is picking up! The deadline for introducing bills was Thursday and upon final tally, the legislature will consider nearly 500 bills, resolutions and commemorations over the next several weeks.

South Dakota 2021 Legislative Session: Week 3 Update

Week three is in the books and AARP SD is making sure your legislators know we are watching happens in Pierre! On Tuesday, AARP South Dakota held its annual Lobby Day - virtually! AARP Advocates participated in a virtual discussion about our 2020 legislative priorities, had a Q&A with SD Secretary of State Steve Barnett regarding the 2020 elections and live-streamed the Senate and House floor sessions.