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JAN 17, 2025
As one of the greatest leaders in American history, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lived a life of service, tirelessly giving his time and talent to make the world better. Since it was first declared a federal holiday in 1983, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day has honored the life and legacy of Dr. King and inspired people to give back through public service.
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 9, 2025
Attention local non-profit organizations and governments across Wisconsin! The window is now open for you to apply for a 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant. These grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more.
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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Tony Evers has created a task force on retirement security, chaired by and Sarah Godlewski.
Don Anderson says a state-facilitated retirement savings option would help him keep his nine employees.
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There is no denying the importance of social connections for an individual’s physical and mental health. We also know that social isolation can increase during our winter months. Our La Crosse AARP volunteers wish to make gathering easier by hosting the first What’s Brewin’ Wednesday on February 12th from 4-6 pm at Pearl Street Brewery.
A well-designed, livable community promotes 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.
AARP is urging lawmakers to create a retirement savings program for employees who don't have access to such plans through their jobs.
The Credit for Caring bill, supported by AARP, would create a $500 tax credit to help cover certain costs family caregivers incur while assisting loved ones.
One of the clearest pathways to increased financial security in retirement is to participate in an employer-sponsored program. Americans are 15 times more likely to save for retirement when they can do so at work, and 20 times more likely to save if their workplace option is automatic. However, over 928,000 Wisconsin private-sector workers between the ages of 18 and 64 do not have access to a retirement savings program at work.
AARP outlines ways to protect yourself from scams involving bogus charities and gift card swindles.
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