State Senator Gary Forby spoke with Tom Miller about the spending plan for social services and colleges approved by state Democrats, which now sits at the desk of Governor Rauner. They also discussed Forby's earlier visit to John A. Logan college to hear their concerns about lack of budget funding.

 

Illinois State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Andrea Durbin of the Pay Now Illinois Coalition joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss social service agencies' group lawsuit against the state of Illinois.

 
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Dr. John Jackson from SIU's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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