AARP West Virginia and a coalition of other organizations — including anti-hunger advocates, farmers and businesses — successfully advocated this year for an additional $360,000 in the state budget to help older adults facing food insecurity.
U.S. Senate Acts On Bill To Allow Medicare to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices, Cap Out-of-Pocket Spending on Medications for Older Americans In Medicare Plans
A new law passed by the West Virginia Legislature will expand the West Virginia Veterans’ Council from nine to 11 members, ensuring diverse representation from regions of the state and military service branches.
AARP among groups urging lawmakers to tap surplus revenue funds for one-time supplement to combat inflation, rising Rx drug, household and utility costs.
The summer months are a traditional time of higher electricity usage due to widespread use of air conditioning. Further, additional power demands mean that summer is a peak time where all sources of generation are needed, including utilities’ most expensive sources. The result is not only higher electricity bills for consumers – but the risk of blackouts when insufficient energy is available.