Making cuts to the state government is NOT complicated.  Just look at the list of state agencies, see: http://alaska.gov/akdir1.html.  Then ask the question, which of these agencies can be handled by the private sector?  Ask why the State of Alaska is in the mortgage company business (AHFC), in the investment banking business (AIDEA), in the oil company charity business (oil tax credits), in the gas line development business (AGDC), doing the jobs of non-profits in health and education and in the fantasy retirement management business by isolating state retirees from (oil) market reality (and cutting their benefits).  The state hasn't cut a single agency yet (except maybe KABATA) ... so anyone (Walker, Cole, Dems) saying the state has cut significantly is flat out lying.