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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

OR: Senior Issues

Voting women age 50 and older are split on this year's presidential candidates. (Simone/Adobe Stock)
International Women's Day: 50+ women make up influential voting bloc

It's International Women's Day, and AARP is highlighting the important role older women will play in this year's election. The organization recently …

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The AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide program includes 26,000 trained volunteers, who help people nationwide file their income tax forms. (JohnKwan/Adobe Stock)
Tax-Aide program to the rescue in Oregon

A program to assist people with their taxes has gone live in Oregon. The AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide program has sites across the state to help people …

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A project from the city of Chiloquin in southern Oregon was among those selected for a Community Challenge grant in 2023. (Michael McCullough/Wikimedia Commons)
AARP grant 'unique' opportunity to fund community projects in OR

A program that funds ideas for improving communities is now open to applications. The AARP Community Challenge grant program is accepting …

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Caregiving duties differ based on the medical conditions of the person being cared for. (Chinnapong/Adobe Stock)
Family caregivers reminded to take care of themselves

November is National Family Caregivers Month and a few tips can help people with these duties. Executive Director of the Oregon organization Aging …

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Anne Bellegia, center, is the recipient of an award recognizing volunteerism in Oregon. (AARP Oregon)
OR Andrus Award winner volunteering for social connections

A volunteer active in Ashland has been recognized for her service in the community with a prestigious award from AARP Oregon. Anne Bellegia is the …

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About 3,700 students attend Western Oregon University in Monmouth where the summit will be held. (IanDewarPhotography/Adobe Stock)
'Making communities work for everyone' focus of Age-Friendly Oregon Summit

Supporters of efforts to make Oregon cities more livable and accessible for people of all ages are meeting this week. The Age-Friendly Oregon …

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Oregon has more than 470,000 family caregivers. (AboutLife/Adobe Stock)
OR slips to 7th in long-term care scorecard

Oregon ranks in the top 10 in a recent analysis of long-term care systems across the country. The state comes in seventh on AARP's Long-Term …

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Seven in 10 Oregonians over age 45 have been caregivers for a loved one. (anut21ng Stock/Adobe Stock)
Assisted Living Week: Access to Long-Term Care Critical, Oregonians Say

This week is National Assisted Living Week, highlighting the hard work put in to help older people and people living with disabilities. Many …

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With a grant from AARP Oregon, the Sutherlin Library Foundation will help close the digital divide for local residents. (sutherlinlibrary.org)
Grants Help Make Four OR Communities More Age-Friendly

Four Oregon organizations have received grants from AARP Oregon to help make their communities more age friendly. One of the chosen projects is the …

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Former President Harry Truman was present when President Lyndon Johnson enacted Medicare. (White House Press Office)
Proponents Celebrate 58th Anniversary of Medicare's Start

Nearly six decades after its creation, Medicare continues to provide a health-care safety net for older Americans. On July 30, 1965, President …

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Three of the projects chosen for the AARP's Community Challenge program in Oregon are located in Portland. (Shambhala/Adobe Stock)
Community Grant Program Selects Six OR Projects

Six projects to improve communities in Oregon have received grants from AARP. The organization has announced the recipients of its annual Community …

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Volunteerism dipped during the pandemic and now, many organizations are looking to ramp up participation again. (vectorfusionart/Adobe Stock)
Volunteer Fair Aims to Fight Isolation for Older Oregonians

A volunteer fair is encouraging older Oregonians to get involved in their communities and fight social isolation, which became pervasive during the …

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