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JAN 31, 2025
Take a look back over all we accomplished together in 2024
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.
JAN 23, 2025
It’s great to see that Governor Evers made it clear in his State of the State Address that state lawmakers have an obligation to do whatever they can to assure that all Wisconsin residents have the opportunity to live, work, play, thrive, and age with dignity and purpose.
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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This election will include two key Statewide Constitutional Referendums and the Presidential Primary race, in addition to local school district, and city council elections. As always, it is important that you make your voice heard.
The following article appeared in the March, 2024 edition of Whitefish Bay Living magazine. It is being posted here with permission from the magazine’s publisher.
Barbara Smith of Milwaukee was doing housework when her phone rang. The voice on the other end claimed she had been summoned to appear in federal court and needed to pay $2,000 to cancel a warrant for her arrest.
A proposal submitted by the Green County Development Corp. (GCDC) to beautify and create safer people-friendly spaces in downtown Albany has been selected to receive our “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant. We are awarding 1,000 grants each month this year to projects across the state that are designed to make communities better places for everyone to live, work and play as they age.
A proposal submitted by the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired to create signage for three garden spaces and four flowerpots in the Council’s sensory garden at 754 Williamson St., Madison, has been selected to receive this month’s AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant.
We're featuring Black, Wisconsin-based artists all month in celebration of Black History Month.
Making a difference doesn't stop as you age. Millions of older adults are using their experience to give back, to solve problems, and to change lives. The AARP® Purpose Prize® award honors extraordinary individuals who use their lived experiences to make a better future for all.
We are inviting local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 6.
Join us as we take a look back on all the great things our volunteers, members, and staff accomplished in 2023!
Local decisions that affect livable communities issues happen most typically in boards and commissions as well at elected councils. AARP WI encourages you to let decision makers know that you support policies that create livable communities for all ages and all abilities. As issues arise, we will share information here to include ways that you can contact the deciding bodies.
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