AARP Minnesota Advocacy

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AARP State Office

AARP Minnesota State Office
30 E. Seventh Street
Suite 1200
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 1-866-554-5381 (toll-free)
Fax: 651-221-2636
aarpmn@aarp.org
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
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AARP’s Government Watch syncs Main Street with Capitol Hill and Pennsylvania Avenue. Keep your eyes on Washington.

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On AARP.org's state pages, RSS sends just-released, state-specific news stories to your preferred location for up-to-the minute coverage. It's free. Try it out and see what you think!

Results of the 2009 Legislative Session

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AARP staff and volunteers worked throughout the 2009 Legislative Session to advocate on behalf of Minnesotans 50+.  Find out how older Minnesotans will be affected by the Legislature’s actions.

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AARP Fighting for Health Care Here at Home

While Congress debates a national health reform bill, AARP is working to make sure the state’s safety net remains intact.

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Sign Up for Weekly Health Reform Updates

AARP is fighting in Washington to ensure that people of all ages have quality, affordable, health care choices in whatever proposal advances through Congress. We’re also fighting to make sure our members’ voices and concerns are heard as the debate progresses and health reform is implemented.

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Minnesota Looks to Reform How Long-term Care is Delivered

Minnesotans are not prepared to find or pay for long-term care when they need it. AARP is working to reform the system.

AARP's Top Legislative Priorities

AARP is advocating for older Minnesotans at the State Legislature.

LATEST MINNESOTA JOURNAL NEWS

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Coalition Works to Strengthen Abuse Laws

AARP and other advocates respond to the nursing home abuse scandals in Minnesota by advocating for tougher laws to protect Minnesota's elderly and vulnerable.

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What Will Minnesota’s Budget Deficit Mean for Older Minnesotans?

With the state facing an historically huge budget deficit, AARP is preparing to defend cost-effective services that help residents 50 and older stay healthy and live independently.

Health Care Reform Legislation Will Cover More and Reduce Costs

AARP embarked on a grassroots campaign in Minnesota to enact health care reform that will empower consumers with information and help bring down skyrocketing health care costs. Find out how your state legislators voted.

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Get involved to make a difference for older Americans.

Legislative Action Center

Contact your elected officials about important issues that affect your life.

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Key Vote Summary

Find out how your senators and representatives voted on Medicare, Social Security, and other important issues.

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