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Thursday, May 19, 2022
Colorado Officials: Now is the Time to Prepare for a Wildfire
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and state officials are encouraging Coloradans to get up to speed on prevention and emergency-exit strategies if …
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Texas Broadband Expansion Plan to Debut Mid-June
An official plan to expand broadband in Texas is due out June 15, after state officials traveled near and far to collect public comments on internet …
NY Advocates: Bill Would Level Playing Field for Utility Customers
Groups advocating for older New Yorkers say a bill passed by the New York State Senate would help level the playing field for utility customers…
PA Officials Call for Boosting Property Tax Rent Rebate Program
Pennsylvania lawmakers and community leaders gathered in Montgomery County Wednesday, urging the General Assembly to use $204 million in unspent …
MN LTC Workers: Hero Checks Help, But More Support Needed
Minnesota officials announced this week that frontline workers can likely start applying for hero checks sometime in June. As those plans take shape…
AARP Shares KY Voter Resources Ahead of May 17 Primary
Ahead of Kentucky's May 17 primary election, residents have several ways to educate themselves on voting changes, deadlines, how to find their …
New State Budget Helps CT's Older Residents Age at Home
The Connecticut General Assembly has passed a $24 billion state budget this week, which now awaits Gov. Ned Lamont's signature. It includes multiple …
State Taxes on Social Security Benefits to Phase Out Faster
Older Nebraskans will be keeping more of their hard-earned Social Security benefits even sooner, after Gov. Pete Ricketts signed Legislative Bill 873 …
Measure to Protect Assisted-Living Residents Advances
Colorado residents in assisted-living facilities could soon have the same protections in place under federal law at nursing homes. Senate Bill 154 …
MD Launches Brain Health Program for Older Adults
Maryland has launched a brain-health program in senior centers aimed at helping older adults experiencing memory loss. Called StrongerMemory…
NY to Allocate $2.6 Million to Holocaust Survivors
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state will allocate about $2.6 million to increase financial and medical support for survivors of the Holocaust…
Ohio Veterans Have New Resource in Fight Against Fraud
Members of Ohio's military community have a new tool in their arsenal to help fight rising fraud. The AARP Veterans Fraud Center is a free, online …