Lately, it seems that you can’t go one day without hearing about the tremendous gains (and losses) of Bitcoin and other popular “virtual currencies.” While high returns make them intriguing as an investment, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) wants you to be aware of the possible risks associated with investing or speculating in virtual currencies.
With spring just around the corner, home improvement season is upon us! Studies have found that nearly 90% of the people over the age of 65 want to remain in their homes and communities as they age and AARP wants to help make this dream a reality for more South Dakotans!
We have already reached week 6 of the 2018 South Dakota legislative session but we can’t let up yet! Some of our most important work happens in the final weeks of session.
With Week 5 in the books, we have reached the half way point of the 2018 South Dakota legislative session and AARP South Dakota continues to work on the issues important to South Dakota's 50+ population.
Unlike 2017, this year the weather cooperated and AARP South Dakota's 2018 Lobby Day was a tremendous success! Nearly 100 AARP South Dakota advocacy volunteers came from across the state to meet with their legislators and discuss AARP South Dakota’s 2018 legislative priorities. To learn more, click here! The impact of our Lobby Day will be felt throughout the rest of the 2018 legislative session.
Nearly 100 advocates from 18 different communities and every corner of our state gathered in Pierre Tuesday for AARP South Dakota's annual Lobby Day at the Capitol. Many attendees took the opportunity to speak with their local lawmakers about the issues that are important to South Dakotans age 50+ including increased access to care, support for family caregivers and expanded consumer protections.
The end of week 3 marks the deadline for bills to be submitted for the 2018 South Dakota legislative session. With more than 400 bills filed so far this year, the legislature has already surpassed the total number of bills filed in 2017 (390).