According to the Energy Information Administration, the states with the highest amounts of natural gas flaring and venting are North Dakota, Texas and Wyoming
The proposal failed on an 8-2 vote Tuesday in Cheyenne after committee members concluded that the revenue raised from the tax wasn't worth the lawsuits that might challenge it.
Wyoming is looking to get its fair share of royalty payments on natural gas that is burned off oil wells on state land. Doug Randall has the details. A Wyoming Department of Health Official says taking simple steps, like losing weight and exercise, could help fight diabetes. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.