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Regulators will no longer allow New York utilities to routinely raise rates to comply with state climate goals — a policy change recommended by AARP.
The new law raises the income cap to qualify for the program and increases the maximum rebate from $650 to $1,000.
The bipartisan bill would make it harder for scammers to hide their identities and easier for victims to recover their losses.
AARP worked to educate voters about a ballot initiative last year that allowed for the changes, which include at least nine days of early voting.
The model program is designed to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and ease the strain on family caregivers.
After AARP pushback, federal transportation officials shortened the timeline for requiring accessible bathrooms on single-aisle planes.
The bill would prevent an individual from withdrawing from their retirement funds without the consent of their spouse.
AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins spoke on Capitol Hill to mark the one-year anniversary of a historic law that lowers prescription drug costs for older Americans.
Retailers selling gift cards in the state must now post prominent warnings about related scams wherever the cards are displayed.
AARP has been working for years to improve retirement savings options for private-sector employees, and our advocacy is bringing new state-facilitated options to workers in four more states.