Mary Throne in State of Wyoming Archives
On Energy & Oil:
Multiple sources for energy; not an "either or" situation
When asked whether they preferred carbon-based or renewable energy, [Throne's opponents] Wilde and Casner each said they were in favor of renewable sources. "Fossil fuels--they're going to be leaving us," said Wilde.
However, Throne stressed that there was no need for it to be an "either or" situation. The energy attorney said she has represented oil, gas, coal and wind companies and believed the state must support all types of energy industries.
Source: KPVI 6-News on 2018 Wyoming Gubernatorial race
Aug 1, 2018
On Civil Rights:
Stood alone in sole support of LGBTQ discrimination ban
After emotional testimony in support and condemnation the Jackson Town Council reaffirmed its unanimous support for an LGBTQ discrimination ban. The ban would criminalize discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.
Kathy Russell spoke on behalf of the Wyoming Republican Party to urge the council to rely on existing legislation in matters of discrimination. Most candidates made the same argument. Just one, Democrat Mary Throne, explicitly supported the idea.
Source: Jackson Hole News & Guide on 2018 Wyoming Gubernatorial race
Jul 4, 2018
On Health Care:
Expand Medicaid: a no-brainer answer to cover more people
Honestly shout it from the rooftops: Medicaid expansion is a no brainer to get healthcare for 20k more people,
lower premiums for everyone else, and provide better support for our existing rural healthcare systems.
Source: Twitter posting on 2018 Wyoming Gubernatorial race
Jun 26, 2018
On Budget & Economy:
Budget will maximize revenues and cut unnecessary costs
Moving to the topic of economics, Throne said the state needs to be realistic about the future of coal, oil and natural gas. "I support all 3," she said. "But our economic dependence on them has hurt us. What I'd do on the budget side is start with
the really basic question of what do we want to do." Throne said the state should maximize the income of the investment funds, see if the state is spending money it shouldn't be and then talk about if there is a need to change the tax structure.
Source: Rawlins Times on 2018 Wyoming Gubernatorial race
May 2, 2018
On Environment:
States can regulate environment and energy policies alone
While saying ''I don't like to label myself," Throne said she does consider herself a "Wyoming Democrat." She said that means she supports the 2nd Amendment and is skeptical of the federal government on many issues,
including environmental regulation of the energy industry. Throne said she thinks "we know better' than the federal government on energy and environmental regulations.
Source: KGAB-AM 650 on 2018 Wyoming Gubernatorial race
Apr 6, 2018
On Education:
Strengthen˙our education system for our children
A Democrat, Throne served in the legislature for 10 years. "I worked across the aisle, using shared values to find common ground to make our state better. Because that's what truly matters. I supported our local communities, I worked to strengthen˙our
education system for our children, and I used my experience in natural resource law both to encourage development and protect the wide open spaces that we love.˙ I advocated for better healthcare for our citizens and for safe workplaces," she said.
Source: Fremont County10 on 2018 Wyoming Gubernatorial race
Aug 27, 2017
On Gun Control:
Pro-gun but not unrestricted access
On gun rights: "I grew up on a ranch with a gun behind the back door," she said. "My family hunts and I'm not going to take guns away from my family or anybody else."
She also said, however, that she voted against legislation allowing for guns in schools and government meetings while in the Wyoming state legislature.
Source: Uinta County Herald on 2018 Wyoming Governor race
Aug 27, 2017
On Abortion:
Keep the government out of pregnancy decisions
I still go back to [former Republican Rep.] Lisa Shepperson's quote in 2011 when she was pregnant with her first child and still in the Legislature. She went to the mic and said, "when I go to the doctor I want my husband there and my doctor, and
I don't want the government." I think that pretty much sums it up.
Source: Better Wyoming interview on 2018 Wyoming Governor race
Oct 8, 2016
On Civil Rights:
Gender wage gap must be addressed
I think the gender wage gap is a real problem for Wyoming because it shows a substantial opportunity gap. If we want to attract families to Wyoming there have to be opportunities for both men and women.
I think [the gap] is a sign that we don't have equal opportunities here.
Source: Better Wyoming interview on 2018 Wyoming Governor race
Oct 8, 2016
On Drugs:
Voted NO on allowing property forfeiture in drug cases
Excerpts from legislation: Bill SF 14: Amends Property Forfeiture Laws: Relating to the Controlled Substances Act: Any person convicted of a [drug] violation shall not be subject to summary forfeiture. If the state seeks forfeiture, the
indictment shall specifically identify the property sought to be forfeited; a separate forfeiture hearing will be held; and all property shall be returned unless there is a verdict of guilt.Excerpts from veto message: Asset forfeiture
has been in place in Wyoming for decades. Asset forfeiture takes the profit out of illegal drugs. Crime should not pay, especially drug crime. In some states civil forfeiture has been abused. We do not have the abuses found in other states. Those who
speak against civil forfeiture have not found one abuse of law in a 40-year history.
Legislative outcome: Bill passed House 54-6-0, Feb. 9 (Rep. Mary Throne voted YEA); passed Senate 26-3-1, Feb. 27; vetoed by Gov. Mead, Feb 27
Source: Wyoming legislative voting records: SF 14
Feb 27, 2015
Page last updated: Oct 14, 2021