Alaska has the natural resources to support an appropriate sized state government.  The discussion on the budget gap should open up the discussion of analyzing the state's share for these resources.  The Oil and Gas industry has been sending a large share of this resource to fund state government for 40 years.  What about the mining, fishing and tourist industries.  I believe that these businesses need to up their contribution to match the percentage of oil and gas royalty participation.  If we bring back income taxation.  It should be equally paid by all.  Forget income redistribution.  There should be deductions for home owners (primary residence) who are firmly staked in the future of Alaska.  What do we do now? No taxation until a well thought out bill that is written after taking a break to discuss this with the Alaskan residents at home.  Use a portion of the permanent fund to cover a portion of the budget deficit.  Use the CBR to cover the rest.