West Frankfort schools superintendent Matt Donkin joins Tom Miller to discuss SB 1, and what the various proposals in Springfield mean for school funding in Southern Illinois.

 

Tom Miller speaks with Caitlin Wilson, Staff Writer for Reboot Illinois, about an article which she wrote regarding the most impoverished counties in Illinois. Two of the top four, are in Southern Illinois (Union, Wayne Co.).

If you would like to read her article, follow this link: http://www.rebootillinois.com/2015/02/12/editors-picks/caitlinwilson/illinois-poverty-rise-since-2010-four-counties-greatest-risk-says-report/33062/?utm_content=buffer7f64d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

 
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State Representative David Severin joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the proposed income tax hike and budget plan.

 
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HerrinFesta Italiana President Cris Trapani joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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