Dan Linn is the Executive Director for the Illinois Chapter of NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws). Linn joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the Medical Marijuana program in Illinois, the delay in permits being given out so cultivation centers can be built, and several debilitations which are not allowed to be treated with MMJ under IL law, but can be eased with the plant's use.

 

Tom Miller speaks with IL State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) about the current budget stalemate as well as a recent vote to block a 2% pay raise for state lawmakers.

 
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Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Harrisburg Mayor John McPeek joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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