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Advocacy News for Elk, WA

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AARP in Washington

Funding for Home Health Program, Nutrition Assistance Top Legislative Focus

Posted on 01/01/26

During the 2026 legislative session, AARP is urging lawmakers to keep funding the state’s Health Homes program, which…
AARP in Washington

Washington Faces an Age Wave: Economic and Policy Priorities for 2026

Posted on 12/08/25

“The age wave is here,” says Cathleen MacCaul, Senior Advocacy Director at AARP Washington. “By 2030, more…
AARP in Washington

Empowered to Advocate: My AARP Headquarters Visit

Posted on 09/16/25

AARP truly offers something for everyone—whether it’s writing postcards, making phone calls, or engaging directly with…
AARP in Greater Spokane

Social Security’s Legacy—and Its Future

Posted on 05/14/25

Starting May 14, AARP is launching Countdown to 90 Years—a recognition and call to action leading up to the 90th…
AARP in Washington

2025 Legislative Wins for Older Washingtonians

Posted on 04/16/25

The halls of our Capitol building are quieter now that the 2025 legislative session has ended. While this session was…
AARP in Washington

Give Congress 100 Reasons to Support Family Caregivers

Posted on 01/31/25

We’re giving Congress 100+ reasons to prioritize a tax credit for family caregivers in the first 100 days of the new…
AARP in Washington

State Looking at Wide-Ranging Plan for Aging Population

Posted on 01/01/25 - By Stacey Shepard

As Washington's older population is expected to increase, the state is developing a 'multisector plan for aging'
AARP in Washington

Crypto ATMs: Regulating the Unregulated

Posted on 12/16/24

Scam artists have a shiny, new tool to take your hard-earned money. While the nature of the scam remains…