State Senator Paul Schimpf (R) joins The Morning Newswatch.

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.

State Representative John Bradley is one of the many lawmakers who voted 'yes' on the budget legislation sent by the House. He spoke with Tom Miller this morning about the spending bill.