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JUL 22, 2025
Milwaukee is taking meaningful steps toward addressing housing affordability and accessibility with the recent adoption of its new Housing Element plan, a forward-thinking roadmap designed to meet the city’s changing housing needs. According to a press release from the City of Milwaukee, this plan will serve as a blueprint to guide development, affordability strategies, and neighborhood growth for years to come.
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
JUL 16, 2025
The Madison Common Council voted unanimously on July 15 to approve zoning reform proposals that will create more housing options for residents. Darrin Wasniewski from our AARP WI office has worked for months with city leaders to push these proposals forward and we’re thrilled to see them cross the finish line. Here is the testimony that Darrin delivered to the council prior to its vote.
We know how impactful $1,000 can be. This is our way of extending some seed money to get these projects off the ground. 2025 application deadlines coming soon.
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Home is where the heart is, and well-designed, livable communities promote health, sustain growth, and make for happier, healthier residents of every age, in all life stages. AARP Wisconsin is working to raise awareness in the greater Milwaukee area about the need for age-friendly, livable communities.
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AARP Wisconsin is recruiting volunteer advocates to represent six northern state Senate districts to help get the association’s messages across to elected officials at all levels. Tactics include contacting state and federal legislators, writing letters to the editor and taking part in town-hall meetings.
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Connect with AARP Wisconsin staff, volunteers, other members and their guests, and receive a special price for two performances of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Join us on Tuesday, November 20th at 7:30pm or Saturday, November 24th at 5:00pm for a night of fun!
Connect with AARP Wisconsin staff, volunteers, other members and their guests, and receive a special price for a performance of One Man Star Wars Trilogy on Saturday, November 3rd at 7:30 p.m. at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee.
Regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or income, we can all agree that improvements to our communities benefit everyone. And we all want the same things: safe, accessible and affordable places to live for you and your family, access to the shops, businesses and community services that you interact with every day, and to live near friends, family and people you can rely on.
AARP members and their guests are invited to enjoy specially discounted tickets for the Thursday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. performance of the La Crosse Community Theater production of Fools at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts , 428 Front St S., La Crosse.
AARP Wisconsin is hosting two free Home Fit workshops in Milwaukee and West Allis this October. The workshops are designed to help you ensure your home is safe and accessible.
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