"'We’re not in full-blown mode, but we still have to be here, ready,' said Senate Majority Leader John Coghill, R-North Pole."

Well, it must be nice.

Meanwhile, in the real world, on July 1 the state is operating on a new budget.  Every day you sit around "not in full-blown mode" is a day that State managers don't have to figure out how to wisely implant your budget.

So, with respect, stop sitting there being "ready," and GET YOUR ASS TO WORK!