98th Opening Day in Lansing

"The legislature shall meet at the seat of government on the second Wednesday in January of each year at twelve o'clock noon." —Mich. Const. Art. IV, § 13

LEGISLATIVE LEADERS GEAR UP FOR NEW SESSION IN LANSING: The 2015 legislative session will begin much like 2014's marathon lame-duck session ended on Dec. 19 — with policy and budget debate being shaded by an upcoming statewide ballot proposal over roads. http://on.freep.com/1IDuyuY

Michigan justices to weigh right-to-work law: Michigan’s two-year-old right-to-work law will face the scrutiny of the Michigan Supreme Court during oral arguments Tuesday over a union lawsuit challenging whether the law applies to state workers. http://detne.ws/1BW2zq3

Road tax hike plan tests new leaders: Three new legislative leaders are vowing to push for voter approval of a $1.4 billion road repair plan because there's no politically viable alternative. http://detne.ws/1BZbK9j

Snyder touts auto rebound, pushes road fixes: Gov. Rick Snyder toured the North American International Auto Show on Tuesday, praising the economic turnaround of the auto industry and vowing to ensure Michigan remains home to industry innovations. He also used the stop at the show to urge voters to support a plan to boost Michigan road repairs. http://detne.ws/1IH8n75