Annette McMichael with Southern Illinoisans Against Fracturing Our Environment (S.A.F.E.) joins us to explain the group's reaction to the new rules on hydraulic fracturing.

 

David Yepsen, Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU sits down with Tom Miller to discuss a recent poll conducted by the Simon Institute where Southern Illinoisans were asked about their thoughts on lawmakers, as well as the direction of the country, the state, and their community.

 
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Joshua Qualls, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative in Illinois's 12th Congressional District, joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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John A. Logan College President Dr. Mike Dreith joins Tom Miller on The Morning Newswatch for a discussion on the financial future of JALC as a new gubernatorial administration prepares to take office.

 
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