AARP South Dakota advocates will hit the ground running Jan. 9, when the legislature convenes for a session that lasts only eight weeks. AARP staff and volunteers will be in Pierre throughout the session, holding lawmakers accountable on issues that affect constituents age 50-plus.
A new state law allows a court to grant authority over online banking, credit card and social media accounts to a conservator of a vulnerable person or an executor of an estate.
Under a new state law supported by AARP South Dakota, certified nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives will have more flexibility to serve patients in rural and underserved areas.
Week 7 of the 2017 South Dakota legislative session was marked by crossover day on Thursday. Crossover day is the last day for a bill or joint resolution to pass its house of origin.
With Week 4 in the books, we are nearing the half way mark of the 2017 South Dakota legislative session and AARP South Dakota is busy working on issues important to our 50+ population in South Dakota.