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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.
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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.
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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…
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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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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
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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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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
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Our new report revealed statistics that could impact the 2027 legislative session. Findings saw overwhelming support among older Texans for stronger consumer protections to combat fraud involving cryptocurrency kiosks.
Read the full survey at spr.ly/6018B1QtAg
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Caregiving for someone 50+ often looks different than people expect: medical tasks, missed work, financial strain, often with little support.
Our new report with @AARP breaks down who's carrying this work.
📊Dive into the data: bit.ly/3TV7mcA
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A new, massive dual exhibit at the Briscoe Western Art Museum explores four hundred years of Tejano culture, from New Spain to the iconic singer. texasmonthly.com/culture/sel…
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Are you committed to voting for candidates in November who will protect and strengthen Social Security?spr.ly/6014B1bHmM