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A strong advocate of [[states' rights]],<ref name=obituary/> 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/> 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/>

Despite his mostly [[conservative]] positions, Gov. Simpson opposed the [[death penalty]].<ref name=obituary/> He commuted the death sentence of Herschel Clay Riggle, who murdered his fiancée.<ref>Everett, Robin (July 15, 2020). [https://www.wyohistory.org/encyclopedia/milward-simpson-and-death-penalty Milward Simpson and the Death Penalty]. ''WyoHistory.org''. Retrieved April 18, 2021.</ref> Simpson stated on the matter: {{cquote|I have always been opposed to capital punishment. I doubt that it is a deterrent to crime. Terrible and revolting and indefensible as was Riggle’s crime, taking his life cannot atone for the murders, nor lessen the grief of the victims’ survivors. It merely adds one more life to the toll of the tragedy.}}

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