Money

Property tax relief was a hot topic during the 2025 Legislative Session and Henson will use this event to simplify what passed and what it means to Wyoming residents.

Headed up by Tracy Swaim, AARP Wyoming’s 2024 Fraud Fighter of The Year, you’ll hear about the latest scams, get insights from engaging guests like local law enforcement, FBI representatives or consumer protection advocates, and test your knowledge with lively fraud trivia. Bring your questions for the live Q&A and leave feeling more confident in protecting yourself and your loved ones.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) announced this morning its hearing for a proposed rate increase for Rocky Mountain Power customers in Wyoming will now be held Tuesday, March 11 in the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (PSC) Hearing Room located at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300 in Cheyenne.

This is the second proposed rate increase in Wyoming for Rocky Mountain customers in two years with estimates suggesting the average Rocky Mountain customer could see a rate increase of between $17.17 to $31 per month.

AARP Wyoming will host a free virtual town hall on Feb. 12 at 6 PM to discuss the caregiving challenges facing Wyoming families and how the proposed tax credit could help.

Curious how you can get your financial matters in order? This is where AARP can help. Join us for a free webinar where we’ll share tips on how you can accomplish that.

The Public Service Commission will be taking comments on the Rocky Mountain Power rate case virtually on Oct. 29 due to poor road conditions across much of the Cowboy State.

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.

Gov. Mark Gordon (R) recently signed four property tax relief measures.

Under the program, eligible homeowners can receive a one-time grant of up to $35,000 for mortgage assistance, past-due utilities, and past-due housing-related expenses. These funds are paid directly to servicers or vendors on behalf of the qualifying homeowners.