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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.

Marion Mayor Mike Absher joins The Morning Newswatch.

Compressed Energy Systems Founder and President Chris Schimp joins The Morning Newswatch.