This Friday marks the last day for bills to be heard in legislative committees. There are exceptions, but in general, if a bill’s going to continue moving through the process, it needs a hearing this week.

So, lawmakers clearly have a lot to do this week, but even with all of the bills up for debate, a lot of the talk at the Capitol has nothing to do with pending legislation.

With me to preview the week ahead at the Arizona Capitol is Rachel Leingang of the Arizona Capitol Times.