State Representative Brandon Phelps represents the 118th District in Illinois. He spoke with Tom Miller this morning about the legislation he's pushing in Springfield regarding back-pay for state workers and AFSCME.

Jackson County Health Department Administrator Bart Hagston joins The Morning Newswatch.

Environmental Director for the Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission Tyler Carpenter joins The Morning Newswatch.

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