So much for a quiet 2009

I've gotta say, many of us reporter types around the Capitol kind of thought 2009 might be a little less busy than 2008. But no. 

Of course, scandals and politics and drama at the Roundhouse is what keeps us busy, so we're not complaining. At least not until March 20th or so.

Anyway, those of you who read this blog know by now that the budget is the main focus of this 60-day shindig. Advocates are worried and schools are too.

But what else can you expect to hear about in the session that starts a week from today? There will be the Senate president race, the ongoing investigation of the Housing Authority, Richardson's situation and well, who knows what else.

Count on keeping up with all that on this (newly designed) blog, as well as our Twitter page, and of course, the good old fashioned newspaper.

Half the fun of the session is seeing everyone again, so see you around the Capitol.