Governor Pat McCrory gives lawmakers his priority list for 2015. The House moves quickly to approve a possible constitutional referendum on eminent domain restrictions. The Senate offers funding to a new academic standards commission that will craft the school standards to replace Common Core in North Carolina classrooms. Kelly McCullen hosts.

After a two-week lull, the House and Senate operate under a full legislative schedule, Early filed bills include Governor Pat McCrory's official invitation to give his 2015 State of the State address. House Republicans will try to pass a constitutional referendum on eminent domain. The Senate's top Republican says government officials need protection when law violates their religious beliefs.

The big issues are "out there" facing the 2015 General Assembly. Medicaid's costs are one of them. It's a fluid entitlement program that Democrats and Republicans, alike, have struggled to contain. Leaders say they want reform this year and talked about it this week.

The 2015 North Carolina General Assembly convened its "Long Session" this week. We speak with House Majority Leader, Rep. Mike Hager. House Democratic Leader, Rep. Larry Hall, discusses his party's agenda. Former Democrat - now Unaffiliated - Representative Paul Tine discusses his party switch. Kelly McCullen hosts.