Theresa Livingston in 2022 WY Governor's race

On Abortion: Women may be driven to suicide because of state abortion ban

Livingston is also worried about the mental health impacts of the abortion ban and "how many women are going to be driven to suicide because they can't find a solution that they need," she said. That's one reason why Livingston would be in favor of expanding statewide resources for suicide prevention in Wyoming. Source: WyoFile.com on 2022 Wyoming Gubernatorial race Jul 5, 2022

On Health Care: Medicaid expansion would be No. 1 priority as governor

Livingston would make Medicaid expansion her No. 1 priority as governor. "I want everybody to have health coverage because a healthy Wyoming is going to be a great Wyoming," she said.

The issue has become more critical, Livingston said, as abortion is soon-to-be banned in Wyoming and two labor and delivery units have closed in the state within the past year. Livingston would be in favor of subsidizing hospitals for the cost of childbirth to keep the remaining birthing units open.

Source: WyoFile.com on 2022 Wyoming Gubernatorial race Jul 5, 2022

On Budget & Economy: Whatever money you put into a community you get more back

Her vision for Wyoming's economic future involves moving beyond fossil fuels, and she said an income tax for higher incomes may become necessary. She's also optimistic about Terrapower's Natrium nuclear project in Kemmerer. She'd be in favor of applying Wyoming's Industrial Siting Act to the project, which has been used to redirect or fast-track sales and use taxes to communities that need help managing an influx of workers for large industrial facilities.

"I always believe whatever money you put into a community you usually end up getting out a whole bunch more [back]," she said.

Livingston's primary opponent, Rex Wilde, has run for office several times before, including the governor's race in 2018. He came in fourth in the primary election. Wilde did not respond to several interview requests by WyoFile.

Source: WyoFile.com on 2022 Wyoming Gubernatorial race Jul 5, 2022

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