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• Wisconsin Senior Organization Endorses Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court

  March 27, 2023: MILWAUKEE –  Members of the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans have announced the endorsement of Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court. The Alliance has more than 107,000 members in the state. “The Wisconsin Alliance for ...Read more >

• Retiree Group Endorses Mandela Barnes for Election to U.S. Senate

  October 26, 2022: Cites His Commitment to Protecting Earned Social Security and Medicare Benefits Madison - Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Mandela Barnes for election to the U.S. Senate from Wisconsin today. T...Read more >

• 2022 WIARA Power Lunch

  September 17, 2022: The POWER Lunch of the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans is back in-person after a long pandemic hiatus. Attorney General Josh Kaul has signed on to be a Keynote speaker this years POWER Lunch.  At the POWER Lunch, we recognize Labor, Communi...Read more >

• 2022 WIARA Power Lunch

  July 29, 2022: It has been 3 years since our last in person Power Lunch and we can't wait to see you! This is an event you don't want to miss! Not only are we recognizing Labor, Community, and Elected Officials that go above and beyond to support Wisconsin retirees...Read more >

• Nominate a Retiree Hero for the 2022 POWER Lunch!

  July 29, 2022: October 11 is our annual POWER Lunch!  Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond and stood up for seniors? Each year the Wisconsin Alliance honors individuals from across the state for their contributions to the quality of life for senior...Read more >

• Government Watchdogs Attack Medicare Advantage for Denying Care and Overcharging

  June 30, 2022: Congress should crack down on Medicare Advantage health plans for seniors that sometimes deny patients vital medical care while overcharging the government billions of dollars every year, government watchdogs told a House panel Tuesday. Witnesses ...Read more >

• Kaiser Health News: It’s Your Choice: You Can Change Your Views of Aging and Improve Your Life

  April 13, 2022: People’s beliefs about aging have a profound impact on their health, influencing everything from their memory and sensory perceptions to how well they walk, how fully they recover from disabling illness, and how long they live. When aging is...Read more >

• Support Colectivo Workers

  March 17, 2022: Sign this petition to support the workers of Colectivo: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/support-the-workers-of-colectivo...Read more >

• KHN: As Covid Slogs On, Seniors Find Fortitude Waning and Malaise Growing

  February 24, 2022: Late one night in January, Jonathan Coffino, 78, turned to his wife as they sat in bed. “I don’t know how much longer I can do this,” he said, glumly. Coffino was referring to the caution that’s come to define his life during t...Read more >

• 2021 WIARA Power Lunch – Now Virtual!

  September 21, 2021: Due to ongoing health and safety considerations around large in person gatherings, the 2021 POWER Lunch will now be VIRTUAL. Because this is a fundraiser that helps us keep our doors open, we will still ask for individuals and organizations to ...Read more >