We are headed into budget season in the legislature – the part of the legislative cycle that is hardest to manage in an orderly and transparent way.
Outlook
Tests of Character
When the going gets tough, you see what people are made of. I liked a lot of what I saw this year in the legislature and I got closer to my colleagues as we shared difficult choices.
The End of Session Crunch
It has already been a significant legislative session, but the next few weeks have the potential to make it a block buster.
Staying friends with facebook
I recently considered breaking up with Facebook, but I’ve decided there is a future for our relationship.
Toward the Year 2018
Earlier this month, my wife and I spent some time with her parents as they downsized out of their home of 46 years. Among their books, we came across a collection of future forecasts titled “Toward the Year 2018”.
What next after Tuesday?
We all need to process the events and that will take some time, but I’ll share some of the concerns that are at the top of my mind as a state legislator. I welcome your guidance now and at every stage of the process.