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Simpson signed into law in 1957 a statewide [[civil rights]] act.
Simpson signed into law in 1957 a statewide [[civil rights]] act.
A strong advocate of [[states' rights]], Simpson opposed federal land policies and advocated for all land belonging to the federal government to be returned to their respective states. His administration also established a mental health division and ensured authorization by the federal government to build [[uranium]] mills in the state.
A strong advocate of [[states' rights]],<ref name=obituary>The Associated Press (June 12, 1993). [https://www.nytimes.com/1993/06/12/obituaries/milward-simpson-95-governor-and-senator.html Milward Simpson, 95, Governor and Senator]. ''Associated Press'' via ''The New York Times''. Retrieved April 18, 2021.</ref> Simpson opposed federal land policies and advocated for all land belonging to the federal government to be returned to their respective states. His administration also established a mental health division and ensured authorization by the federal government to build [[uranium]] mills in the state.
Despite his mostly [[conservative]] positions, Simpson opposed the [[death penalty]].<ref name=obituary/>
===U.S. Senate===
===U.S. Senate===