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Albany County: Residents received $69.18 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3.6% of income in Albany County, providing an average of $1,819 per capita to residents.

By SE Wyoming News | Apr 22, 2025

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2022: Albany County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Albany County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 15.4%.

By SE Wyoming News | Apr 19, 2025

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Wyoming air base to host C-130J aircraft enhancing military and emergency capabilities

By SE Wyoming News | Apr 19, 2025

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY) have expressed approval following the Trump administration's decision to establish the Air National Guard’s C-130J Main Operating...

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Wyoming delegation responds to letter from ex-judges and lawyers

By SE Wyoming News | Apr 17, 2025

U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso, along with Representative Harriet Hageman, have responded to pressure from former judges and lawyers in Wyoming.

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Laramie County: Medicare dependency reached 4.3% in 2022

By SE Wyoming News | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.3% of income in Laramie County, providing an average of $2,543 per capita to residents.

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New bill introduced to modernize environmental reviews for road projects

By SE Wyoming News | Apr 16, 2025

U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Mark Kelly have introduced new bipartisan legislation aimed at modernizing the federal environmental review process for highway infrastructure projects.

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Niobrara County: Residents received $2.22 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SE Wyoming News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.7% of income in Niobrara County, providing an average of $933 per capita to residents.

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Senator Lummis praises Trump's strategies to boost American energy production

By SE Wyoming News | Apr 10, 2025

Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming has published an op-ed emphasizing President Donald Trump's initiatives to reverse the previous administration's energy policies.

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Senator Lummis supports Nesvik's nomination as USFWS Director

By SE Wyoming News | Apr 9, 2025

Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming has expressed her congratulations to Brian Nesvik following his successful nomination by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) to become Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service...

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Senator Lummis supports plan to boost nuclear energy with HALEU supply

By SE Wyoming News | Apr 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has expressed approval for the Trump administration's decision to enhance nuclear power as a strategy to achieve energy independence.

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Platte County: Medicaid dependency reached 1.8% in 2022

By SE Wyoming News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.8% of income in Platte County, providing an average of $983 per capita to residents.

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Senator Lummis supports Trump's pro-coal executive order

By SE Wyoming News | Apr 8, 2025

Senator Cynthia Lummis has expressed her approval of President Trump's recent executive order supporting the coal industry.

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Albany County ranks 23rd highest in Wyoming for per capita government transfer income at $8,007 in 2022

By SE Wyoming News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, Albany County stood out as the lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in Wyoming, with transfers making up 15.8% of total income.

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Goshen County: Medicaid made up 2.6% of total income in 2022

By SE Wyoming News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.6% of income in Goshen County, providing an average of $1,324 per capita to residents.

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Senators Lummis and Grassley propose bill to limit federal court orders

By SE Wyoming News | Apr 2, 2025

U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis from Wyoming and Chuck Grassley from Iowa introduced new legislation called the Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025 (JRCA) in Washington, D.C. The proposed bill aims to limit federal court orders to only the...

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Residents of Laramie County received $11,097 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 14th in Wyoming

By SE Wyoming News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Laramie County received an average of $11,097 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th lowest in Wyoming.

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Albany County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 1.5% of income in 2022

By SE Wyoming News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.5% of income in Albany County, providing an average of $782 per capita to residents.

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Laramie County: Residents received $124.04 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SE Wyoming News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.1% of income in Laramie County, providing an average of $1,232 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Goshen County ranks fifth among Wyoming counties for government transfer income per capita at $13,100

By SE Wyoming News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Goshen County received an average of $13,100 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth highest in Wyoming.

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Niobrara County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.6% of income in 2022

By SE Wyoming News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Niobrara County, providing an average of $856 per capita to residents.