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Senator Dave Luechtefeld spoke with Tom Miller this morning about the spending bill sent by Senate Democrats for higher education and social services, among other programs. The bill awaits a decision by the Governor, but many argue that the bill proposes "empty promises".
Phil Gonet, director of the Illinois Coal Association, joins us to discuss the impact of the EPA's new restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.
Rob Karr of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch.
Carbondale Chief of Police and Interim City Manager Stan Reno and Carbondale Economic Development Director Steve Mitchel join The Morning Newswatch.
