> Why do we need to give them a tax break for keeping wells open longer than they otherwise would be? This is Wyoming you're talking about, and Wyoming views t

> Why do we need to give them a tax break for keeping wells open longer than they otherwise would be? This is Wyoming you're talking about, and Wyoming views the oil & gas industry positively (it's over 15% of the state's jobs). Wyoming's goal is not to see the industry die. The environment isn't high on their list of priorities. Also, as a state with a population lower than that of SF, Seattle, or Boston for example, it's normal to see these specifically targeted tax breaks for small startups.