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On 90th Anniversary, Survey Finds Social Security Viewed as More Important than Ever

A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so than five years ago.

Go for the Green Sweepstakes - and More Sanford International Fun

AARP SD is offering a chance to play in the Sanford International Golf Pro-Am.

Meet South Dakota's 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grantees

AARP South Dakota announced today that seven communities across the state will receive 2025 Community Challenge grants.

Introducing New Volunteer State President: Doug DeGroot

Doug DeGroot of Sioux Falls recently began his term as the volunteer state president for AARP South Dakota.

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Is Your South Dakota City Age-Friendly?

By George Bridges, MAR 1, 2020

Milbank, a town of more than 3,000 residents in the northeastern region, has joined Sioux Falls as the second municipality in South Dakota to become a part of AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities.

South Dakota 2020 Legislative Session: Week Seven Update

There are just two weeks left in the 2020 South Dakota legislative session but our work is not done! Just yesterday, we hosted a live telephone town hall with South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to discuss expanding high-speed internet access in South Dakota. To learn more about this issue and listen to a recording of the call, click here.

South Dakota 2020 Legislative Session: Week Six Update

Following the celebration of President’s Day, the action in the legislature will be fast and furious for the next few weeks!

South Dakota 2020 Legislative Session: Week Five Update

With Week 5 in the books, we have reached the half way point of the 2020 South Dakota legislative session.

South Dakota 2020 Legislative Session: Week Four Update

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.

South Dakota 2020 Legislative Session: Week Three Update

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!

South Dakota 2020 Legislative Session: Week Two Update

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.

South Dakota 2020 Legislative Session: Week One Update

The 2020 South Dakota legislative session is off and running and AARP SD is already in Pierre - busy working on your behalf!

AARP Study Finds Bipartisan Support for High Speed Internet Expansion in South Dakota

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.