State Senator Gary Forby spoke with Tom Miller about the spending plan for social services and colleges approved by state Democrats, which now sits at the desk of Governor Rauner. They also discussed Forby's earlier visit to John A. Logan college to hear their concerns about lack of budget funding.

 

Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Steve Brown, spokesman for Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan, joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch.

 
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Dr. Kevin Sylwester, Associate Professor of Economics at SIU joined Tom Miller in the studio and discussed the potential financial and economic events of the state as well as "need to know" elements of financing.

 
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