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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.
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 7, 2025
Winter can be a challenging season for many communities, especially those that experience significant snowfall. However, with thoughtful planning and creative placemaking, winter can also be a time of vibrant community engagement and activity. 8 80 Cities Winter Placemaking Guide, created with support from AARP, offers valuable insights and strategies to help cities and towns keep residents engaged and connected during the colder months. Here are some best practices for winter cities to consider when planning winter activities.
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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In the early 1900s, the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, now called "Black Wall Street," was a vibrant and prosperous community. Despite the challenges and racial injustices they faced, residents of this community built a thriving neighborhood filled with successful Black-owned businesses, attorneys, doctors, and real estate agents. Their achievements were nothing short of remarkable and served as a beacon of hope for Black Americans nationwide.
AARP volunteers will play an important role in pushing for policies to improve the lives of older Wisconsinites as lawmakers work to set the 2023–2024 state budget.
AARP research shows family caregivers in Wisconsin provided an estimated 540 million hours of unpaid care in 2021.
A proposal to double or possibly even triple the size of a small native plant garden exhibit on the grounds of the Thomas St. Angelo Public Library, 1305 2nd Ave., has been selected to receive an AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant.
The state’s election on Tuesday, April 4, will include an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. With an incumbent justice opting not to seek reelection, the winner could play a role in vital issues, such as the redistricting of legislative boundaries.
High-speed internet, Medicaid expansion, supports for family caregivers, and retirement security are key issues for AARP Wisconsin in the 2023 State Budget.
AARP Wisconsin enhances the lives of Wisconsinites age 50+ through national, state and local advocacy; education, outreach and programming; and community volunteer service.
Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers will receive much-needed support from the state if a tax credit proposed by Governor Evers survives legislative scrutiny and is included in the final 2023-35 biennial state budget.
The 2023 Spring Election is coming up on Tuesday, April 4 and we’re here to share valuable information and resources to all Wisconsin voters so you are prepared! We want you to see how the two Madison mayoral candidates responded to four questions we asked them about critical issues of importance to residents.
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