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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.

Herrin Unit 4 Superintendent Mark Collins joins us to discuss the money and politics behind school lunches.

Dennis Falmier, the Democratic candidate for Williamson County Commissioner, joins us to discuss his campaign.