Tom Miller speaks with IL State Senator Gary Forby (D-Benton) nine days ahead of an upcoming meeting between Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders regarding the budget impasse, which has entered its fifth month.
Gary Forby 11-09-2015
Tom Miller speaks with IL State Senator Gary Forby (D-Benton) nine days ahead of an upcoming meeting between Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders regarding the budget impasse, which has entered its fifth month.
Senator Dave Luechtefeld spoke with Tom Miller this morning about the spending bill sent by Senate Democrats for higher education and social services, among other programs. The bill awaits a decision by the Governor, but many argue that the bill proposes "empty promises".
Dr. John Jackson from SIU's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute joins The Morning Newswatch.
Tom Miller speaks with Wayne Rosenthal, Director of the IL Dept. of Natural Resources about the first day of shotgun deer season, which starts on Friday (10/20).