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Richmond, VA
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AARP Virginia Advocacy Hub

Posted on 11/06/24

Virginia State Capitol Building On Field Against Blue Sky
Making Your Voice Heard
We are fighting every day to make aging easier in Virginia. Your voice matters, and we help make sure that our elected officials in the Commonwealth hear it.
Legislative Update
State Advocacy Director Jared Calfee shares a General Assembly update for the week ending February 7
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Advocacy Volunteers visit the Virginia General Assembly
Last week, the volunteer advocacy team gathered in Richmond for our annual lobby week.
AARP Virginia Advocates Fight for Prescription Drug Affordability, Nursing Home Quality and Easier Access to Home Care at General Assembly
AARP Virginia volunteers will fight for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, improving nursing home quality and an expedited process for obtaining Medicaid approval for home care when lawmakers come to town on January 8.
Policy and Pints: Making Your Voice Heard
This event was an opportunity for the northern Virginia community to learn about AARP’s priorities for 2025, and explain how community members can help join the advocacy effort for these changes.
AARP Lays Out State Legislative Goals for 2025
When Virginia lawmakers return to Richmond in January, AARP will have four main legislative goals in mind, and the person leading the advocacy effort at the capital says AARP members can collectively make an effective force when they become involved in the process.
AARP Advocates to Expand Home Care
In Virginia, AARP will push to create a fast-track process to determine Medicaid eligibility and help older residents age in place.
AARP Virginia 2025 Legislative Priorities
AARP Virginia will focus on key issues including prescription drug costs, nursing home quality of care and home and community based services during the 2025 General Assembly.
2024 Legislative Wrap-up: General Assembly Passes 13 Bills Backed by AARP Virginia
AARP Virginia backed 13 bills which made it through the full General Assembly during the 2024 session. Ten were signed into law by Governor Glenn Youngkin while three were vetoed.
Jared Calfee Joins AARP Virginia to Lead State Advocacy and Financial Security Programming
AARP Virginia State Director Jim Dau announced that Jared Calfee has joined the organization as Associate State Director for Advocacy and Outreach to lead its state advocacy and financial security programming.

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