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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.

Singer, songwriter, and author Don Reid joins The Morning Newswatch.

State Rep. John Bradley (D-Marion) joins Tom Miller for a conversation regarding Gov. Bruce Rauner's Budget Address.