Wyoming and Montana sue BLM over halt in Powder River Basin coal leasing, citing economic concerns.

Wyoming and Montana have sued the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over its decision to halt new coal leasing in the Powder River Basin, a major coal-producing region. The states argue the BLM's plan violates federal laws and ignores economic impacts. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon claims the decision could raise electricity costs. The lawsuit, funded by a state coal litigation fund, challenges the BLM's compliance with environmental and land management acts.

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