State Senator Dave Luechtefeld spoke with Tom Miller this morning to talk about the impending deadline of the spring legislative session for the state budget and the speculation whether the Senate will pass the budget sent by the House.

Television journalist Mark Kiesling joins The Morning Newswatch.

State Sen. David Luechtefeld -- who was just named grand marshal of the Du Quoin State Fair Twilight Parade -- joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch.