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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Grants Support 2020 Fire Recovery for Southern Oregonians
Southern Oregon continues to recover from the fires of 2020 and grants are helping residents in the region. The Almeda Fire in Jackson County …
Monday, January 30, 2023
Community Challenge Grant Provides Unique Opportunity for WA Cities
A grant program to improve communities is open for applications. Started in 2017, the AARP Community Challenge program provides grants to …
Monday, January 30, 2023
SD Among Top States for Volunteer Work
New data about volunteering in the U.S. is good news for South Dakota. Every other year, the independent government agency AmeriCorps works with the …
Monday, January 30, 2023
MN Fares Well in New Volunteer Rankings
New data on volunteering in the U.S. carries good news for Minnesota. Every other year, the independent government agency AmeriCorps works with the …
Critical Number of Rural IA Nursing Homes Close
Health-care professionals say low pay and a worker shortage have led a dramatic number of nursing homes in rural Iowa to close their doors. They hope …
MI State of State: Whitmer Promises Seniors Tax Breaks, Better Care
In her fifth State of the State address this week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer emphasized policies designed to put more money in Michiganders' pockets…
SD Enters Debate Mode on Grocery Tax Repeal
A South Dakota legislative committee has begun discussions on a plan to repeal the state's grocery tax. It has been a politically divisive issue …
New Changes to Medicare Set to Benefit Georgia Seniors
Big changes are underway for Medicare participants, after historic legislation put them in motion this month. More than 1.8 million Georgians who …
Grant Program to Improve Communities Open for Applications
A grant program that helps with projects that benefit local communities is back. The AARP Community Challenge program selects projects for small…
MT Bill Aims to End Medical Aid-in-Dying Options
A bill in the Montana Legislature would roll back access to medical aid-in-dying options at the end of someone's life - access that has been guarantee…
Supporters of Paid Family, Medical Leave in ME Hopeful This Legislative Session
AARP Maine said it is hopeful lawmakers will find common ground on issues to support older Mainers this legislative session, including establishing a …
State Projects Millions Could Lose Medi-Cal as Renewals Start Back Up
Starting in April, an estimated 2-3 million people could be dropped from Medi-Cal, the state's health insurance program for low-income people…