“No, I own a business here in town. They are my employee base.”

— Steven Stewart, business owner, Lawrence

“My mom’s a state employee, but if it helps balance the budget then sure.”

— Drew Findlay, government employee, Lawrence

“I know people it affects in the university community. It affects more than just university employees, but anything with education ... I’m just not for it.”

— Sonya Smith, brand marketking manager, Lawrence

“I don’t know where they’re going to find the money in the budget, but it’s a bummer for state employees.”

— Amanda Unruh, school nurse, Lawrence