Senator Dave Luechtefeld spoke with Tom Miller this morning about the spending bill sent by Senate Democrats for higher education and social services, among other programs. The bill awaits a decision by the Governor, but many argue that the bill proposes "empty promises".
State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Daniel Biss joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the state's ongoing budget crisis.
The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute's Dr. John Jackson joins The Morning Newswatch.
The Green Party candidate for Illinois' 12th Congressional District, Paula Bradshaw, joins us after this week's debate in Marion.
