I am very sorry for the (likely and ongoing) distress of our State of Alaska employees. That is certainly an unfortunate effect caused by the dysfunctional legislature. However, other than saving the production and postage costs of the pink slip mailers, it's too late for the legislature to save Alaskans heartache. I urge the Governor not to approve the budget and any draw from the CBR until consensus is achieved by our lawmakers on the other elements critical to a balanced financial plan. One cannot stand without the others.