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===Governor of Wyoming===
===Governor of Wyoming===
Simpson signed into law in 1957 a statewide [[civil rights]] act.
Simpson signed into law in 1957 a statewide [[civil rights]] act which ended [[segregation]].
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.