Now that the New Year has finally arrived, it is safe to say that this is the calm before the storm.
The new biennium Session is scheduled to begin on Jan. 9, so the political fireworks are about to begin. There will be several hotly contested bills that the State Legislature will have to grapple with this year, including such things as legalizing medical marijuana, so this week I would like to point out what some of the more important issues will be so that you will know what to watch for in the days ahead.
The first item to be settled will be the rules. This is easier said than done. The Leg...