Looking at the link provided about this debt several facts become readily apparent:
1) this figure represents the combined debt of the state, counties and cities combined.
2) the major component of this debt is repayment obligations for bonds used to finance things like roads and schools.
3) another major source is pension obligations for future retirees who are subsidized by new employees.
So my question is: what's the point of your comment? Should we not issue bonds to pay for road and school construction? Should we renig on pension promises to public employees who spent their lives in public service?