Advocacy

Governor Noem kicked off the 2022 legislative session this week, AARP has your weekly recap of what you need to know.

Today, AARP South Dakota released a new survey of 1,000 registered voters age 50+ in the state which shows overwhelming bipartisan support for expanding Medicaid in South Dakota to those earning under $18,000 annually.

In February, state residents can make their voices heard at three AARP South Dakota–sponsored legislative coffee events in Sioux Falls.

When the legislature convenes this month for its nine-week session, AARP South Dakota and its volunteer advocates will be promoting policies that benefit older adults.

A brief overview of AARP's work during the 2021 SD legislative session.

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

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

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!

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.

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.