"The court ruling ending the tax creates a potential revenue loss of $430 million over the next two years for the state, including a retroactive refund that could be as high as $150 million. That caused concern for lawmakers, who are facing a $1.6 billion spending gap in the upcoming budget cycle."
First, they are not revenue losses as they are not entitled to unearned income, taken by the barrell of a gun. Second, if you have a spending gap, well, reduce spending.
Ooops, I forgot, I should just be glad the government lets me have any of my earnings!
Tax reform ping!