Politco founding editor and author of the recent article 'Why So Many Politicians Are Such A--holes' joins The Morning Newswatch. 

Tom Miller and IL State Senator Gary Forby (D-Benton) discuss the ongoing budget impasse as well as the possible closure of the Hardin Co. Work Camp.

Steve Brown is the spokesman for House Speaker Michael Madigan. He spoke with Tom Miller on the phone about the state budget impasse and lack of higher education funding along with the number of bills being sent to the House floor.