State lawmakers return soon to a new set of challenges in Columbus with a major election year looming. What will the legislature tackle and how much substantive action is likely in a year when lawmakers and the Governor are positioning themselves for re-election battles? Greater Cleveland's RTA wants to cut routes to cope with still-declining revenues. Riders at public hearings made it clear they're not happy.

Damian Guevara, Cleveland Scene magazine

Karen Farkas, The Plain Dealer

William Hershey, Dayton Daily News