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They're back. The 108th Legislature, Second Session, convened Wednesday.

One can expect proposed bills and discussion of some hot button issues, as well as what could be a protracted debate on rules. It's likely that state Sen. Tom Brewer of Gordon will have something to say about guns in schools.

The Education or Revenue committees will likely address school financing and the Executive Council will seek discussion about putting legislative committee clerks in a pool to provide uniform training while avoiding partisanship. The council will also offer something to deal with legislative oversigh...