For the record the CBR exists for just such a purpose. If and when it will run out is a matter of speculation, but until it does no dramatic action should be undertaken. Legislators should prepare action, should that eventuality occur.

The problem is that they have been scrambling madly this way and that in jerks and fits acting rashly passing anything that doesn't seem to immediately hurt them and their constituency. What they should have done and been doing is scaling back their excessive spending, whittling down to lean spending and planning together for what will be best for Alaska and her people should the CBR run out and revenues not meet demand. If they worked consistently on finding out what is best for all in a calm and deliberate matter they might get somewhere worth being.