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2025 Speaker's Task Force on Elder Services
Wisconsin lawmakers just formed a Task Force on Elder Services. The goal of the Task Force is to recommend legislation that will make life better for older Wisconsinites. AARP Wisconsin will be following the activites of the Task Force & we will keep you updated.
Check back to this page for:
- Notifications about Task Force Meetings (in-person and virtual)
- Updates on the Task Force's activities and recommendations
- Alerts & links for you to take action & contact your lawmakers
Check back to this page for:
- Notifications about Task Force Meetings (in-person and virtual)
- Updates on the Task Force's activities and recommendations
- Alerts & links for you to take action & contact your lawmakers
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