Hannah Habermann
Rural and Tribal ReporterHannah Habermann is the rural and tribal reporter for Wyoming Public Radio. She has a degree in Environmental Studies and Non-Fiction Writing from Middlebury College and was the co-creator of the podcast Yonder Lies: Unpacking the Myths of Jackson Hole. Hannah's work has been featured on NPR, Marketplace and National Native News, and she has years of experience leading backpacking and climbing courses throughout the West.
Originally from Billings, Montana, Hannah is passionate about the transformative power of storytelling. In her free time, she loves spending time in the mountains, reading, petting other people's dogs and playing music with friends.
Have a question or a tip? Reach out to hhaberm2@uwyo.edu. Thank you!
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An in-person training in Casper is specifically for people who are part of faith-based communities. -
Wyomingites won’t be able to use SNAP benefits to buy sweetened carbonated beverages starting next February. Candy will get phased out in Feb. 2028. -
Lawmakers rejected a budget amendment to participate in the federal program this year, and rejected a bill to do the same last year. SUN Bucks provides low-income families with $40 a month per child when school is out in the summer. -
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“Where the Heck is Yucca Fountain?” is now on display at the University of Wyoming Art Museum. It explores the intersection of art and archive.
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Wyoming was one of many states that adopted a state version of the law when it looked like the federal version might get struck down in a 2023 Supreme Court case. But the state law is set to expire in 2027. -
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Sarah Ortegon is a visual artist, an actor and a dancer, who was born in Denver and now lives on the Wind River Reservation. -
The turmoil stems from a contentious vote last month that’s caused controversy and confusion. It’s led to a protest and a meeting with Fremont County leaders. -
The state program lost the majority of its budget last fall, when the Trump administration eliminated funding for SNAP-Ed. Now it’s spreading out educators and exploring more online classes. -
Gov. Mark Gordon’s office submitted a waiver last month to the federal government for approval to ban people from using SNAP benefits to purchase soda and candy. That’s as a bill to try and create more restrictions on spices and other ingredients failed to gain momentum during the first week of the budget session in Cheyenne.
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Pres. Trump recently signed a budget bill that included ongoing funding the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts. But what that means on the ground in the Cowboy State is still up in the air.
