This is EXACTLY what I meant when I said our "elected" officials only put what they WANT in the budget, not what Alaskans NEED! I know I don't NEED the LIO! I would guess a majority of Alaskans will  NEVER even set foot in there! It is possible that kids in Kivalina NEED new school! If WeThePPL only knew all the high-end goodies inside that gem called the LIO I'm sure we would be even angrier..we must hold them ALL accountable for their reckless spending&stealing from WeThePPL! My husband was on that job and I will tell you the state has a champagne taste but only a beer budget!! Not only the renovation, but that also included brand new fancy office furniture for every floor, I'm sure it's not the stuff WeThePPL buy 4 our homes! I am curious if state will now own the land LIO sits on or if that's a lease?Make REAL cuts to the budget,not vacant positions! When our elected "officials" have work places that are nicer than most our homes..I'd say we have a serious politician problem!