federal government shutdown

The report adds the number of kids living in poverty in the state would more than double without the support of public programs like child tax credits or food assistance.

Providing food, personal hygiene products, baby and pet supplies

The money will go to organizations and churches running food banks and food pantries across the state.

At least 1 in 5 Interior cuts could be in the Mountain West.

Roughly 28,000 Wyomingites receive SNAP benefits each month, with an average payment of about $185 per person.

A draft bill that would kickstart the request comes as nearly 30,000 food benefits recipients in Wyoming won’t get their payments to buy food next month if the government shutdown continues.

The Sheridan-headquartered nonprofit Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is currently running the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program on its own dime.

Thousands of low income Wyomingites rely on a program that helps pay winter heating bills. But as of Oct. 15, it’s run out of money.

After mining industry trade groups sued to overturn the rule, federal judges twice paused its enforcement before the government shutdown delayed it a third time this month. Andy Martin went to the Department of Labor to speak out against further delays.

All of the agency’s medical centers, outpatient clinics and vet centers remain open. VA benefits are also still getting processed and delivered.