David Yepsen, Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU sits down with Tom Miller to discuss a recent poll conducted by the Simon Institute where Southern Illinoisans were asked about their thoughts on lawmakers, as well as the direction of the country, the state, and their community.
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State Senator Paul Schimpf (R) joins Tom Miller on The Morning Newswatch to discuss state politics including the new school funding formula, raising the minimum wage and job growth, and Gov. Rauner's signing of the TRUST Act.
Democratic candidate for Illinois' 12th Congressional District Homer "Chip" Markel joins The Morning Newswatch.
Carterville Mayor Brad Robinson joins The Morning Newswatch with a status report of his city's water shortage.
