U.S. Representative Mike Bost joins The Morning Newswatch.

SIU President Randy Dunn was in Edwardsville today and spoke with Tom Miller of WJPF about the potential layoffs and cuts following Governor Rauner's proposed budget for fiscal year 2017.

State Representative Brandon Phelps spoke with Tom Miller about the many pieces of legislation being proposed and passed, while lawmakers are working to reach a bipartisan agreement on a state budget before the legislative session ends.