@scribemark

Communications for @AARPTX State/Federal Advocacy Team. Former news reporter and legislative comms director. Texas Realtor with @Compass. Views are mine.

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Mark Hollis retweeted
AARP Texas@AARPTXOct 19
At Houston’s Advocacy Day was a major success. Thank you, @jrcd98, @atlarge2davis, @TwilaForHouston, @JMartinez4Hou, @AmyPeck, @marynanhuffman, @salinasforhtx, @joeforhouston, Tiffany D. Thomas, @MarioforHouston, @MarthacastexT and @Flickingerhtx. #txlege
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New consumer protections around solar panel sales in Texas are coming about thanks in part to advocacy by @AARPTX & @StephanieMaceTX. Learn more about why and how we fought for Texans in this investigative report by @KPRC2Rilwan WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=sfoRhydc… #txlege

Paying for solar panels she says don’t work: A Texas homeowner wants...

What happens when a solar customer needs help, and the company stop...

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Rilwan Balogun@KPRC2RilwanOct 15
Replying to @KPRC2Rilwan
Watch our investigation into Elios Solar and what Texas homeowners need to know before signing a solar contract. youtu.be/sfoRhydckcU?is…

Paying for solar panels she says don’t work: A Texas homeowner wants...

What happens when a solar customer needs help, and the company stop...

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Social Security COLA Set at 3.6% for 2027 Cost-of-living adjustment will add $75 a month to the average retirement benefit starting in January. #AARPemployee aarp.org/social-security/col…

Social Security COLA Announced for 2027

See how much the cost-of-living adjustment boosts benefits next year

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Mark Hollis retweeted
AARP Texas@AARPTXOct 14
Nearly one in six Texas residents – 4,996,895 people – receives Social Security payments. Today’s 3.6% COLA is welcome news for older Americans facing higher costs. Read AARP CEO Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan’s full statement: spr.ly/6016BHHuMm
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 AARP CEO Myechia Minter-Jordan just released the following statement in response to the announcement of the 3.6% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027:
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Friends in Florida, see this ⤵️ #AARPemployee
Jeff Johnson@JeffPJohnsonFLOct 6
The best job in the world just posted! And I should know, because it’s currently mine. If you or someone you know is interested, here’s the link: apply.aarp.org/careers/job/1… @AARPFL
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Mark Hollis retweeted
AARP Texas@AARPTXOct 6
By 2050, 1 in 5 Texans will be over age 65, making lawmakers' decisions now more important than ever for the future of older Texans. We're advocating for practical solutions. Learn more about our advocacy work at spr.ly/6019BGF5Wt #txlege
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Mark Hollis retweeted
AARP Texas@AARPTXOct 6
We’re excited to share that Jessica Lemann has been named our new Advocacy Manager, leading federal, state and local advocacy efforts on behalf of older Texans and their families. Read the full story at spr.ly/6011BGLICZ #txlege
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CBS News Texas
@CBSNewsTexasOct 5
On May 3, 2024, President Joe Biden awarded Opal Lee the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, for her work to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. ❤️ As she turns 100, we’re celebrating another moment in her remarkable life.
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"...their day-to-day realities like struggling to afford rising prices..." #AARPemployee
John Hishta
@jhishtaOct 1
Politicians need to pay attention to YOU if they want to win their November elections.
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Mark Hollis retweeted
AARP Texas@AARPTXSep 26
Our Associate State Director of Advocacy and Outreach, Andrea Earl, joined @KXAN_News to share the need for legislative action on the issue. Watch the full segment at spr.ly/6013BGgw7H
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John Hishta
@jhishtaSep 24
I'm back with good news from Washington.
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Shopping for a home? A CLUE report gives you the clues you need about past claims. tdi.texas.gov/tips/check-you…
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Mark Hollis retweeted
AARP Texas@AARPTXSep 22
Associate State Director Stephanie Mace recently helped AARP Texas secure new consumer safeguards around solar panel sales in Texas. Read more from @ABC13Houston’s @MycahABC13 and @sarahrafique. spr.ly/6019BGj8e7. #txlege
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Brendan Farrington covered Florida politics for decades. But those who knew him say his greatest story was his kindness. tallahassee.com/story/news/l…

'Be kind': Veteran Florida journalist Brendan Farrington dies

Veteran state politics reporter Brendan Farrington, who died Sept. 18 at 60, is being remembered for his kindness and professionalism.

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Sad news to swallow.
Gary Fineout
@fineoutSep 18
Brendan Farrington, a friend and colleague who covered Florida politics and the quirks and people of this state, has died. Here’s a statement from his beloved wife Amy Farrington. R.I.P. sir you were one of a kind
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Mark Hollis retweeted
AARP Texas@AARPTXSep 16
The candidates running for the U.S. Senate in Texas have shared their positions on Social Security, caregiving and other issues important to older Texans. See their answers and get informed before you vote. Read our Q&A at: spr.ly/6016BGTaos
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Mark Hollis retweeted
AARP Texas@AARPTXSep 13
Nearly half of voters 50+ surveyed in a new AARP poll are current or former family caregivers. 72% say they are more likely to support a candidate who advocates for support for unpaid family caregivers. Learn more about voters 50+ at spr.ly/6017BGzrVR @AARPAdvocates
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Mark Hollis retweeted
AARP Texas@AARPTXSep 10
A new AARP poll finds that 84% of Texas voters age 50+ rate themselves a 10 out of 10 on the motivation scale to get out and vote this November. See which priorities matter most to voters 50+ at spr.ly/6011BGzuaZ @AARPAdvocates
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Mark Hollis retweeted
AARP Texas@AARPTXSep 5
As part of an AARP-backed effort to protect Texas homeowners from fraud, solar businesses must now register with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Learn more at spr.ly/6016B1QQ1q #txlege #SB1036
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