These guys saw the Rasmuson poll, right?  This one: http://www.adn.com/politics/article/poll-alaskans-prefer-new-revenue-over-deep-cuts-including-tapping-permanent-fund/2015/08/13/    

"Alaskans favor a combination of new revenue and spending cuts to help the state survive a fiscal crisis brought on by low oil prices and waning production, according to a poll released Thursday by the Rasmuson Foundation.

The results seem to be at odds with key Republican lawmakers who say their constituents prefer deep, aggressive cuts before new revenue is generated to help Alaska survive a $3.5 billion budget gap."