Kenneth R Casner
DemocraticQ1 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS, CONSERVATION, AND LAND USE Wyoming is known for its land and natural resources (e.g. water resources, public lands, wildlife, air quality, wind & nuclear energy, mining & fossil fuel extraction). Considering Wyoming’s resources, what policies and efforts, if any, will you prioritize, such as environmental projects, conservation efforts, research, or economic growth, in regard to land management and use?
“Today I would put a freeze for 100 days on all AI projects in Wyoming. For the Wyoming people have no say in the current on going, which effect all these subject mentioned….”
Q2 DATA CENTERS A recent Associated Press report described proposals for large AI data centers in Wyoming, which could bring significant economic development but also substantially increase demands on the state’s electricity and water resources. What is your stance on expanding data centers across Wyoming, and what scientific, economic, and environmental evidence has informed that position—particularly regarding grid reliability, water use, emissions, and long-term benefits for Wyoming communities?
“Question back at your question… Where today is a 66 Billion project Prepoused in Wyoming today? The site and what has been studied to towards development?”
Q3 K-12 EDUCATION What do you see as the main strengths and areas for improvement in Wyoming’s science education curriculum and students’ science proficiency? What changes, if any, would you propose to science education policy or curriculum, and why?
“Remove all phones, within those class rooms, and lap tops… Home work would be done by assigned projects that require the reason WHY to obtain those answers…”
Q4 PUBLIC HEALTH Wyoming meets an estimated 32.3% of its mental-health care needs, and many residents live in federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas and Medically Underserved Areas. What health and science-policy initiatives, if any, would you prioritize to address health-care access and workforce capacity statewide, including in rural and underserved communities? What evidence would guide those decisions?
“Has anyone ever thought, about how did people get health care in Wyoming before today. Its still here and pretty must goes on a rail. Like a Red Cross Train with all that wonderful equipment on board. Haul people that are stable to region hospitals….. Or those seeking mental Health also ride along… Why not explore before asking for Help, what would it take to provide that service…”
Q5 FUNDING FOR UNIVERSITY The University of Wyoming is the state’s only public four-year university. In early 2026, the Joint Appropriations Committee considered a proposal that could have reduced the University’s state funding by approximately 11%, with differing effects across colleges and programs. What was your position on that proposal, and what role, if any, should the University play in future state-budget priorities? Please explain your approach to state support for academic programs, research, and student services, as well as the evidence or principles that would guide those decisions.
“According to that 11% reduction were is their reasons? Why hasn’t that university showen diversty, also initiative or organization towards stritic planning or reasons to resist that funding model? Basing a reply without facts is more or less speculations…”