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Steve Brown, spokesman for the Speaker of the Illinois House, Michael Madigan, joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss current state politics, including the senate's school funding bill.

Southern Illinois Miners Manager Mike Pinto joins Tom Miller in the studio to discuss the Miners' success this season.

Marion Mayor Mike Absher joins The Morning Newswatch.