What big stories will come out of the state Capitol in 2018? The MIRS team gives its predictions. Guest Sen. Rick Jones (R-Grand Ledge) shares what is on his to-do list. What can Democratic gubernatorial candidate Shri Thanedar expect from his Super Bowl TV ad? Is opponent Abdul El-Sayed being more effective in rounding up progressive support by bringing in former Bernie Sanders staffers? And when will the leadership in organized labor embrace Gretchen Whitmer as their preferred Democratic party nominee?

Also, Rick Jones said he "absolutely will not" be retiring from professional life after he's term-limited out of office in 2018. What will the future hold for him? Jones shares a few possibilities. He also shares his thoughts on the race to replace him and a few state House candidates he'll be supporting this summer and fall.