Paul Schimpf is the Republican candidate for 58th Senate Seat. He joined Tom Miller in the studio to discuss certain issues the state has faced, and share his opinions on the recent bills being pushed, including the graduated tax measure.

SIU Associate Professor Tom Imboden joins The Morning Newswatch.

State Senator Dale Fowler joins The Morning Newswatch to give details on The Fowler Bonan Foundation's upcoming Clothes for Kids Junior Golf Event taking place July 20 at The Shawnee Hills Country Club