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Bipartisan bills strengthen support for veterans and military families, establish law enforcement training to assist those with Alzheimer's and dementia
West Virginia’s state legislature meets for a 60-day session each year, and AARP West Virginia is making the most of the time, advocating for older adults on a wide array of issues.
Nearly half-million impacted ratepayers in 24 WV counties encouraged to file public comment on case
Roger Calhoun of Mason County to begin serving two-year term as citizen member
The state ranks 44th in the nation in internet connectivity, and more than 400,000 West Virginians have no access to high-speed internet.
AARP West Virginia has long had a very visible and influential presence at the state capitol, advocating for Mountain Staters 50-plus.
Broadband expansion, telehealth reform and stronger protections in the fight against elder abuse among AARP-supported bills passed in 60-day session
Thanks in part to the advocacy campaign by AARP West Virginia, Mountain Staters will enjoy a phaseout of a state tax on Social Security benefits.
Expansion of high speed internet, caregiving, long-term care, health care access among session priority issues
Amid rise in COVID-19 cases and deaths, virtual meetings with federal lawmakers focused on action to protect 50+
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