The Arizona Alliance Fights for Seniors

Tell Your Representative to Vote YES to Keep Field Offices Open

The Social Security Administration is struggling in the wake of DOGE cutting 15 percent of the Social Security workforce. Click here to send a message to your representative to demand they vote YES on the Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act (H.R. 1876).
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Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans

Mission: To ensure social and economic justice and to protect the civil rights of retirees after a lifetime of work.
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Arizona Alliance for Retired AmericansTuesday, May 26th, 2026 at 5:12pm
Last week we honored Arizona lawmakers who earned Hero Awards for standing with retirees 👏

This week, we’re calling out the members of Congress who earned ZERO scores 🚫 Congressman Andy Biggs, Congressman Juan Ciscomani, Rep. Eli Crane, Rep. Paul Gosar, Rep. Abe Hamadeh, and Rep. David Schweikert all failed to vote for a single pro-retiree policy included in the 2025 scorecard.

Retirees deserve better!

See the scorecard:
retiredamericans.org
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Arizona Alliance for Retired AmericansMonday, May 25th, 2026 at 4:00pm
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Arizona Alliance for Retired AmericansSaturday, May 23rd, 2026 at 6:53pm
📣 Participants Needed: ASU Wellness Study
ASU researchers are studying healthy aging and daily movement and they’re looking for adults 60+ who live alone to take part!

What’s included:
• Up to $120 (cash + gift cards)
• A Garmin activity monitor to keep
• Personalized weekly activity goals
• Mostly online participation
• Just 2 in-person visits at ASU Downtown Phoenix

The study lasts about 4.5 months and participation is completely voluntary.
If you are interested or know of someone who may qualify learn more at
www.ipassstudy.com or call/text 602.345.0707

I-PASS Study: Stay Active, Stay Connected.
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Arizona Alliance for Retired AmericansFriday, May 22nd, 2026 at 9:20pm
Arizona Corporation Commissioners Kevin Thompson and Nick Myers are defending a plan to let utilities seek rate hikes every year — while APS is already pushing for another 14% increase. Critics warn the policy could mean faster rising bills with less public oversight. Arizonans deserve transparency and accountability, not endless rate hikes. ⚡️
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Arizona regulators defend decision to let utilities seek annual rate increases
During a debate, two Arizona regulators seeking reelection backed a new policy allowing the state’s utilities to seek rate increases every year.
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Arizona Alliance for Retired AmericansThursday, May 21st, 2026 at 4:48pm
On Monday at the final public comment hearing, APS customers packed the ACC to say loud and clear: NO RATE HIKES! ⚡️

Arizonans are already struggling with high utility bills and shouldn’t be forced to pay more while corporations get breaks. The ACC must put people before profits.
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‘No rate hikes’: APS customers protest proposed bill increase at hearing
APS customers are pushing back as regulators begin hearings on a proposed rate hike.
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Arizona Alliance for Retired AmericansWednesday, May 20th, 2026 at 10:09pm
This morning, AARA President Linda Somo officially announced the Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans’ endorsement of ACC candidates Jonathon Hill for AZ Corporation Commission and Clara Pratte for Corporation Commission. Many AARA members showed up in support, making it a great event focused on fighting for affordable utility bills, accountability, and leadership that puts the public first!
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