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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.
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.
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.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing free in-person and virtual tax assistance and preparation now through April 15.
We have all the information you need to know about our advocacy efforts and how you can get involved.
Following the celebration of President’s Day, the action in the legislature will be fast and furious for the next few weeks!
With Week 5 in the books, we have reached the half way point of the 2020 South Dakota legislative session.
As we enter February, the pace in Pierre is picking up! The deadline for introducing bills was Thursday and when all is said and done, the legislature will consider over 400 bills, resolutions and commemorations this year.
This was a busy week for AARP South Dakota. On Tuesday, we held our annual Lobby Day and brought nearly 100 advocates to Pierre to support AARP South Dakota legislative priorities. Our Sioux Falls advocates had a briefing from Sioux Falls area legislators in the Visitor’s Center, while our Northeast and West River advocates hosted lunch in the Capitol Rotunda. Overall, we connected with over 70 legislators and took a group picture with Governor Noem, Lt. Governor Rhoden and Attorney General Ravnsborg. Thanks to everyone that came to Pierre and helped make our Lobby Day a success!
On Wednesday, AARP South Dakota testified before the Senate Health and Human Services Committee in favor of Senate Bill (SB) 50 which updates the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act. SB 50 is being brought by the South Dakota Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Coalition (APRN), who are working to align SD's standards for Certified Registered Nurse Anestetists (CRNAs) with national standards.
The 2020 South Dakota legislative session is off and running and AARP SD is already in Pierre - busy working on your behalf!
South Dakota voters age 50 and older overwhelming support policies to expand high-speed internet service (also known as “broadband”) across the state, according to an AARP survey released today.
AARP is offering discount tickets to four Hegg Brothers concerts in South Dakota this holiday season.
AARP in Sioux Falls is helping South Dakota veterans protect themselves from identity theft and other fraud.
Do you know ways to help keep your aging loved ones from losing money to scams and fraud? We’ll share important information that could help you keep them safe during our free webinar.
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