John A Logan College has many concerns about the state budget crisis. John A Logan’s Steve O’Keefe tells WJPF that the state is going into it’s second year of budget problems, which is unheard of and ridiculous. O’Keefe also tells WJPF that JALC is financially okay through the calendar year and says he believes everyone thinks there will be a budget before the end of the calendar year.

Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joins The Morning Newswatch.

Business Manager for Laborers' Union Local 773 Jerry Womick joins The Morning Newswatch.