The calendar has turned to February, and suddenly we are already four weeks into Legislative Session. The deadline for introducing bills was this past Wednesday, so the final tally for the Legislature’s 2025 agenda is over 540 bills, resolutions and commemorations.
Do you have an idea to make your community an even better place to live? Now's your chance to make it happen because the 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant program is now open.
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.
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.
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.
The 2021 South Dakota legislative session kicked off this week and though some things may look a little different, AARP South Dakota’s is still making sure your voice is heard!
With the help of a financial sponsorship from AARP in Sioux Falls, the Washington Pavilion is responding creatively to the coronavirus pandemic by expanding virtual opportunities for its guests.
Create something beautiful with AARP SD! Local art studios will host virtual evenings of community and creativity on December 7, 8 and 10 - and you're invited!