The state announced the submission of its application to CMS for the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program. The application outlines the state's plan to use the funding to address the biggest health challenges identified by rural Wyoming communities through 11 local town hall meetings and prioritized through an online survey with over 1,300 responses.
Also in Wyoming, Gov. Mark Gordon (R) recently issued Executive Order (2025-07) directing the Department of Family Services (DFS) to begin the process of submitting a waiver request to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the purchase of certain foods that offer little or no nutritional value, such as sugary beverages and candy.
Finally in Wyoming, Gov. Mark Gordon (R) recently declared a Public Welfare Emergency and issued an Executive Order (2025-08) authorizing up to $10 million in state emergency funds to ensure Wyoming families continue to have access to food if federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) dollars run out due to the federal government shutdown.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.