What would I do? Reduce the number of state employees. And I'd do it without firing anyone. See: Gary Johnson, New Mexico. When an existing employee retires or

What would I do? Reduce the number of state employees. And I'd do it without firing anyone. See: Gary Johnson, New Mexico. When an existing employee retires or otherwise ends their employment with the state, don't hire a replacement unless that job is critical to the operation of the government.