Wyoming legislators and Gov. Mark Gordon's staff talked up Wyoming fossil fuel exports Monday, detailing the pursuit of new Asian markets and a funding boost to promote Wyoming's interests.

During an Interim Joint Appropriations Committee meeting, lawmakers questioned Gordon's team about strategies to ship Wyoming coal and natural gas to buyers in Taiwan and Japan, with some attention focused on developments with the Oakland Bulk and Oversized Terminal in California.

Sen. Mike Gierau, D-Jackson, prompted discussion about the state's coal litigation funding mechanisms and export opportunities — which are commonly plagued by legal battles.

"There's actually two different litigation funds," Randall Luthi, Gordon’s policy advisor, explained federal funds are available when legal challenges

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