North Dakota Governor’s Budget Proposal Highlights

Posted on 12/11/2012 by | AARP North Dakota | Comments

Advocacy | North Dakota On Wednesday December 5, 2012, Governor Jack Dalrymple laid out his 2013-15 Budget proposals to be considered in the 2013 ND Legislative Assembly.  Below are some selected snippets that AARP will be engaged in during the 2013 Legislative Assembly.  Please note that the reference below does not indicate AARP support or opposition to any of these positions unless explicitly stated.  For information on AARP’s 2013 Legislative Priorities  read about them here. Health Care No mention of Medicaid Expansion No mention of Healthcare …

What Does the Fiscal Cliff Debate Mean for North Dakotans’ Retirement Security?

Posted on 12/4/2012 by | AARP North Dakota | Comments

Advocacy | North Dakota | Press With the Dec. 31 deadline to address expiring tax and spending cuts looming, many people across the nation and here in North Dakota are left wondering what Washington’s budget debate means for them. Unfortunately, some in Washington are considering cramming changes to Medicare and Social Security into a year-end budget deal. Today, AARP is providing a breakdown of the impact a shortsighted budget deal could have on the health and retirement security of North Dakota seniors and their kids and …

AARP Outlines 2013 N.D. Legislative Priorities

Posted on 12/3/2012 by | AARP North Dakota | Comments

Advocacy | North Dakota | Volunteering What issues facing North Dakota are most important to you? AARP North Dakota will be at the capitol every day once the North Dakota Legislature convenes on January 8, 2013. We expect to weigh in on several issues important to North Dakotans 50 and older and their families. Get Involved If you are interested in joining a group of volunteers to help advocate for issues important to North Dakota’s 50-plus population, please contact Josh Askvig at the AARP North Dakota …

Legislative Buddies Resource Center

Posted on 12/1/2012 by | AARP North Dakota | Comments

Advocacy | North Dakota AARP ND Legislative Buddies can use these resources to help them be successful advocates for 50+ North Dakotans.  These documents will be updated as needed and new materials added as needed. Please direct any questions to Associate State Director for Advocacy Josh Askvig jaskvig@aarp.org or 701-989-0129. AARP 2013 ND Legislative Priorities Guardianship Briefing (12-3-12) Property Tax Briefing (12-3-12) North Dakota Legislative Buddies Handbook ND Legislative Assembly’s- “How a Bill Becomes Law” Legislative Buddies Sign-up Form

Save Money! Take the AARP Driver Safety Class

Posted on 11/28/2012 by | AARP North Dakota | Comments

Events | Home & Family | North Dakota AARP’s popular driver safety course is now being taught in a one-day, four-hour class. The program, taught by trained AARP volunteers, helps drivers refine existing skills and develop safe driving strategies. The cost is $12 for members and $14 for non-members. The course is open to people of all ages. Those who complete the course are eligible for a discount on their auto insurance premiums of at least five percent. (The discount varies by company.) Here are upcoming driver safety …

AARP Opposes Cost-Shifting to Seniors in Medicare and Medicaid

Posted on 11/28/2012 by | AARP North Dakota | Comments

North Dakota | Press On Nov. 19, AARP sent a letter to members of Congress and the President opposing proposed changes to Medicare and Medicaid that simply shift costs to seniors, including raising the eligibility age for Medicare. Read the full text of the letter to members of the House of Representatives, the Senate and the President here.

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