Bill Dahlin in State of Wyoming Archives
On Abortion:
There is nothing positive about abortions
What is my stance on abortion?
I could elaborate, but there is nothing positive about it.
Source: 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial website DahlinForGovernor.com
Sep 18, 2018
On Budget & Economy:
Economy needs diversification and promotion
I truly believe Wyoming needs to focus on diversification of our economy. A "one for all, and all for one" direction, with less regulations.- Industrial Hemp, it's not marijuana. It is legal. It has many uses. It will create good paying jobs,
millions in revenues.
- We need to look at USDA meat processing within the state.
- We need to be more aggressive on promoting our state for new business.
- We need to promote and protect our energy and mineral sectors at all times.
Source: 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial website DahlinForGovernor.com
Sep 18, 2018
On Education:
Talk to educators: children are our future
I have been stopping into schools and talking to educators.˙ Our children and youth are our future. We are having budget issues because our economy is not adequately diversified.
However, are we sure our budgets and spending˙are correct?˙ If they are, can we gain funds from other budgets that can afford it?
Source: 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial website DahlinForGovernor.com
Sep 18, 2018
On Energy & Oil:
I love coal and the energy sector
Wyoming has been long dependent on our natural resources, coal, oil, gas, and trona. I am a businessman, part of my portfolio consists of buying coal, arranging and paying for rail freight to a destination in Crookston, MN where we installed a coal
transload facility, thereby giving us the capability to market and sell coal in that region. The business is as strong today as it was when we developed that business almost 3 years ago. I love coal and the energy sector.
Source: 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial website DahlinForGovernor.com
Sep 18, 2018
On Environment:
State can handle mineral/energy use; won't hurt environment
What is my stance on the transfer of public lands ownership, federal to state, except wilderness, monuments, and parks? I really don't think Wyoming, as a state, needs to do this unless the feds threaten our public access.
As far as managing the permitting of mineral and energy use, I feel the state could take that part over and manage it without jeopardizing our environment.
Source: 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial website DahlinForGovernor.com
Sep 18, 2018
On Gun Control:
Supports the Second Amendment and owns an AR15
Do I believe in the 2nd Amendment?
Yes I do, and I own an AR 15.
Source: 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial website DahlinForGovernor.com
Sep 18, 2018
On Health Care:
No Medicaid expansion; let Washington fix it
What about Medicaid Expansion? As it turns out, however you want to trail it, it is a mess.˙ We are probably fortunate that Wyoming did not expand it originally.˙ No one really knows where health care stands at this moment.
I do believe we need to take care of each other and find ways to do that from a health stand point.˙ I hope Washington gets it right and we benefit from it in Wyoming.˙ However, government does and should have its limitations.
Source: 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial website DahlinForGovernor.com
Sep 18, 2018
On Jobs:
People leaving to seek out-of-state jobs; remedy needed
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Wyoming's available workforce has gone from approximately 297K to roughly 292K from June 2017 to November 2017 with available jobs going from 285K to 280K. This trend remains that way in the face of the
increase in jobs in the energy sectors. The unemployment rate is relative to the available workforce to the current active jobs. In other words people are leaving our state to find opportunity while we are still retaining a low unemployment rating.
Source: 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial website DahlinForGovernor.com
Sep 18, 2018
On Social Security:
Does not want Medicare or Social Security jeopardized
What do I think about Medicare and Social Security?
I strongly feel we should not jeopardize these programs.
Source: 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial website DahlinForGovernor.com
Sep 18, 2018
On Tax Reform:
Taxes shouldn't be the "go to" in bust times: must diversify
What is my stance on raising taxes? Let's look at this from a business perspective.˙ In my business, if I am having a tough year, do I go out and ask my customers for more money on my services? No, I get creative, innovative, cut expenses,
and look for different revenue sources... diversify. In Wyoming, we need to save more in the boom times and push hard for diversification.˙ Not push for diversification and look at taxing in bust times.
Source: 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial website DahlinForGovernor.com
Sep 18, 2018
On Abortion:
Pro-life and pro-family
The forum consisted of a series of questions asked of all the candidates. All said they were pro-family, pro-guns and conservatives. All said they were pro-life and believe life begins at conception. Only two said they would make an exception to those
beliefs: Mark Gordon in cases of protecting the life of the mother, incest or rape, and Foster Friess for the life of the mother.Four are Wyoming natives, including Dahlin, born and raised in Sheridan.
Source: Gillette News Record on 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial race
Aug 14, 2018
On Civil Rights:
There's plenty of bathrooms; don't allow transgenders
All six candidates said they opposed a failed Senate bill in the last session that would have allowed transgenders to use their public restroom of choice throughout Wyoming. "There's plenty of
bathrooms, it's not necessary," Bill Dahlin said.They agreed Wyoming should focus on its aging population and doesn't need additional hate-crime legislation.
Source: Gillette News Record on 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial race
Aug 14, 2018
On Local Issues:
Improve our state, so we can keep our young people here
Sheridan businessman Bill Dahlin called a focus on the Constitution "a fundamental necessity"--specifically, the freedoms it grants and the pursuit of happiness. He also highlighted the economy. "Our economy touches all of us," he said. "Our
challenge is to improve our state, so we can keep our young people here." Dahlin recommended relying on constitutional principles, while thinking "outside the box," saying the state needs to consider industrial hemp as a viable option.
Source: Torrington Telegram on 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial race
Jun 30, 2018
On Crime:
Rehabilitate prisoners instead of warehousing them
Bill Dahlin, gubernatorial candidate, says "The Wyoming constitution refers to and charges that we rehabilitate our prisoners, not warehouse them. Our prison population is out of control. We cannot afford not to change the system. I will work on
this challenge. On top of this we have the highest suicide rate of any state. Mental health should be the target of priority. I believe it is correct, that if you go after the cause the cost of the correctional facilities will go down."
Source: WyoFile.com on 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial race
Jun 21, 2018
On Drugs:
Industrial hemp could help Wyoming farmers profit
Candidates were skeptical that technology stands to help Wyoming's fossil-fuel-based economy in a significant way.
Allowing industrial hemp could help Wyoming farmers profit from $1 billion worth of products imported to the U.S., said Bill Dahlin, a Republican businessman from Sheridan.
Source: US News & World Report on 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial race
Jun 11, 2018
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