As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older Kansans—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
Carolyn Wyatt, Kansas City, has been selected to receive the 2022 AARP Kansas Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
AARP invests in communities across Kansas through six organizations as part of nationwide grant program to help communities become more livable for residents of all ages.
The following are bills or issues that AARP Kansas staff and advocacy volunteers prioritized during the 2022 Kansas Legislative Session and their status at the close of the session. These bills particularly impact Kansans age 50 and older as well as other Kansans.