Wyoming Governor Vetoes Coal-Export Terminal Lawsuit Bill

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill Friday that would have allowed the Legislature to sue the state of Washington over coal exports.

It’s important for Wyoming to “speak with one voice” on coal-export litigation, Gordon said.

Wyoming is the top coal-producing state. Wyoming’s coal industry seeks to export more coal overseas to offset declining demand for coal from electric utilities in the U.S.

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