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".

 

Harrisburg Mayor John McPeek joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Tom Miller sits down with Pope County Sheriff Jerry Suits to discuss the resources involved in helicopter rescues which take place in Pope Co.

 
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Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joins us to talk about the town, including renovations to Walnut Street, the Big Muddy River Overpass and a banner he wants residents to sign in response to a woman who wrote to the town about her experiences with a soldier from Murphysboro during World War II.

 
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