Gov Dave Fruedenthal 2006

On the Issues

Agriculture
Children, Families, Seniors
Economy
Education
Energy
Health Care
Military
Recreation
  
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At the heart of every campaign lies the opportunity to re-evaluate what's important to you and to debate the issues and policies which will shape Wyoming's future. While you might not always agree with Gov Dave on every issue, his office door is always open and your opinions are welcome.

Please read more about Gov Dave's actions and views on the issues below.
Overviews of the Issues
  Announcement Speech
  Report to the Citizens of Wyoming
  2006 State of the State Address(PDF)
  State of Wyoming Issues Page

Smart Investments for Wyoming's Future

Together the Governor and legislative leaders worked hard to forge a bipartisan plan for Wyoming's energy revenues. They created substantial savings for a rainy day, while making smart investments in Wyoming's future.

Hathaway Scholarships
All Wyoming high school graduates have the opportunity to receive funds to attend college

University of Wyoming
50 new Faculty Endowments and a School of Energy

Wildlife Trust Fund
Dozens of new projects to protect wildlife habitat and migration corridors

Business Ready Communities
Local governments can receive state funding for economic development

Cultural Trust Fund
Supports the arts and Wyoming's heritage

Water Development Account III
Reestablishes Wyoming’s commitment to water storage and management

Quality Childcare Legislation
Key to investing in our children and attracting workers

Military Trust Fund
Financial support for the families of Wyoming's men and women who protect our country

 

Real Results

20,000 new jobs created

556% increase in job training slots

15,000 households now getting financial help with energy bills and home weatherization

6,000 more kids received health insurance

67% increase in residential treatment for substance abuse

$97 million for major water projects

Priorities for a Second Term

Gov Dave's priorities for a second term are to continue to promote the culture of bipartisan and statewide cooperation --- and to make permanent the smart investments made toward a stable future for Wyoming.

Investing in Wyoming's Workforce
• Make Hathaway Scholarship funding permanent
• Increase job training and workforce development opportunities, including community colleges
• Develop excellence in the U.W. School of Energy
• Provide quality early childhood education

Development on Wyoming's Terms
• Protect Wyoming's natural treasures
• Get full value for our minerals by encouraging development of powerlines, powerplants, pipelines, clean coal technologies and alternative energy within Wyoming
• Additional funding for wildlife habitat and migration corridor protection
• Diversify Wyoming’s economy

Using Energy Dollars to Improve Lives
• Improve quality and affordability of healthcare
• Fight illegal drug use
• Increase funds for local infrastructure and highway construction
• Permanently remove the sales tax on food and work toward other tax relief
• Pursue higher paying jobs
• Improve telecommunications

Agriculture

Children, Families, Seniors

Economy

Education

Energy

Environment

Health Care

Military

Recreation