As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. In Wyoming, Governor Gordon has declared a public welfare emergency to ensure that food assistance continues (for now), but this can still put pressure on local organizations and food banks dedicated to feeding hungry Wyomingites.
AARP Wyoming is collecting non-perishable food items now through Thanksgiving. All donations will go directly to local food pantries, the VA, and Veterans Rock.
Non-profit organizations in Clearmont, Thermopolis, and Sheridan scored a total of four Community Challenge Grants totaling $31,000, AARP announced this fall.
The series is called, “Empowering Your Caregiving Journey,” and is free to the public. Each Monday session starts with a free dinner, a short testimonial from a current or former caregiver before a presentation by a subject matter expert takes the stage.
Today, we are joined by two candidates for the seat in House District 33, located in Fremont County. We asked them the same questions and are sharing their answers below.
Today, we are joined by two candidates for the seat in House District 7, located in Cheyenne. We asked them the same questions and are sharing their answers below.
Today, we are joined by two candidates for the seat in Senate District 10, located in Albany County. We asked them the same questions and are sharing their answers below.
Today, we are joined by two candidates for the seat in House District 4, located primarily in Platte County. We asked them the same questions and are sharing their answers below.
AARP Wyoming’s shredding events have been annual and exceptionally popular around the state, but especially so in Cheyenne as last spring’s shredding event netted nearly 16,000 pounds of paper.
A strong majority of Wyoming citizens believe Emergency Medical Services such as ambulance service should be considered an essential service and are willing to pay at least something to make sure EMS is available.
The AARP report analyzes the number of enrollees who will benefit from the cap by state, age, gender, and race between 2025 and 2029. The findings indicate that Medicare drug plan enrollees nationwide who reach the new out-of-pocket cap will see average savings of roughly $1,500, or 56%, in 2025 for their prescription drugs.
To help AARP Wyoming and its members discern what took place during the 2024 Primary Election and what to expect in the 2024 General Election and beyond, AARP Wyoming will host a webinar with Wyoming journalists Leo Wolfson of the Cowboy State Daily, and Wyofile.com’s Maggie Mullen at noon on Aug. 29.