I have been watching the session on TV and also the archive footage shown in the evenings. Government has been trying to take PFD funds since the 70's. They want all money to flow through their hand, bringing with it power and control.  I think the current majority intends to make the budget deficit as large as is possible, making their claim on PFD funds justified. Many of the amendments offered by the minority did offer legitimate reduced budgets, many based on the prior years unspent budget funds. I can come up with no other reason to start a budget based on prior years unspent budget other than to inflate the proposed budget. And despite calls for cooperation and compromise, I see none coming from the majority. They are singularly focused on getting into Alaskans wallets. Period.