With a Republican governor and both chambers of the General Assembly firmly in the hands of Republicans, we are entering a new era of change in government in Missouri.This is not the first time state government has been controlled by the same party, but we haven’t experienced this for some time. Some observers are calling it a pro-business government, others say it’s going to be too conservative, anti-unions, and too many radical changes may result.Probably some of the laws that will be passed, such as voter ID, and others, will end up in litigation. Expanded access to charter schools, education savings accounts and school choice are issues that will be before lawmakers. State regulations and licensing are among other issues that may be given some attention. It’s hard to predict what will happen in transportation. Everybody agrees the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) needs additional funding. Which route to take in proposals to raise revenue is the question.Missourians will be watching what comes out of a debate on ethics reform. The House leader has said the first bill to come out of that chamber will be a total gift ban by lobbyists.Will the Legislature and the new governor, Eric Greitens, be friendly on issues? The new governor has said over and over again he wants to clean up state government. He wasn’t heavy on specifics.The Republicans have an opportunity to move legislation forward to the bill-signing stage. Democrats will do all they can to block as much of the Republican legislation as is possible.It’s going to be a Republican show in the Capitol. About all Democrats can do is grumble about being in the back rows.