Just when things are finally starting to pick up some steam...a polar vortex hits and slows some of the work. Committees began to have hearings and discussions on real legislative topics and bills, vs just introductions and overviews. The cold weather certainly put a damper on some of the proceedings, the Senate canceled all hearings on Wednesday, the House proceeded as usual. It was an odd feeling at the capitol as there were much fewer people roaming the halls, though there was an increase it little kids as parents brought children to work with them, which was fun.  So far this session everything is still in the honeymoon stage and no major conflicts have erupted...yet.