Lawmakers gaveled in a new session in Raleigh Wednesday. Unlike the brief special sessions held at the end of last year, not much was expected on the first day of the long session beyond ceremony. Lawmakers will gavel in, handle some inside business, and then head back home before coming back for the long session a week or two later. Of course, when it comes to the legislature there’s always the possibility for drama. There’s already a slew of contentious issues awaiting legislators when they