State sponsored welfare is fossil fuel subsidies, pork to contractors. The wealthy often don't work at all. Many have inherited wealth and make their earnings off investments. Alaskans had less income inequality because of PFDs. Many folks depend on PFD for food, heat, clothing. Taking PFD from everyone has greater impact on those with the least income. Those with the least income often work multiple jobs..because there are not enough high paying jobs with benefits for everyone. Republicans are beholden to their corporate lobbyists. That is all.