State Senator Dave Luechtefeld spoke with Tom Miller about lack of funding for K-12 schools  and higher education, and whether lawmakers are working on the budget for FY17 while they're struggling with this year's state budget.

 

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.

 
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Dan Brady, a candidate for Illinois Secretary of State in the June Republican Primary and current Illinois State Representative, joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joins Tom Miller to discuss upcoming weekend festivals in Murphysboro and economic development in the city.

 
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