I am tired of the argument that you could fire all state employees and the would still be a deficit... what a stupid comment... about as informative and relevant as this:  "You could tax 100% of income, sales and sin and you would not come close to governments appetite to waste money."

Alaska's government is bloated, excessive and wasteful.  Like a goldfish grows to the size of its environment, the budget grew to the amount of oil that was produced. I appreciate the Senators attitude and diligence in their efforts...  They have been around this block before, unfortunately, our greenhorn Governor has no idea what he is doing.  Governor, huff and puff all you like, have your press tantrums, but there are three branches of government... Fortunately!