$50/barrel was BIG bucks- then it grew, and what have we to show for it? with a rate of state employees to residents at 1:18, i think cutting there might be a good start. our property taxes are heinous. if there needs to be taxes, a income will hit those that work here, but don't contribute anything else. i know i guy that worked for the state of 10 years, and many years later the state is still picking up his health insurance. bring the state benefits in line with the private sector. and as far as all that pay for playing and accomplishing nothing? every rep needs to write a check back to the state. the elections are around the corner. maybe it is time they too felt the 'trump effect'.