Illinois Representative John Bradley spoke with Tom Miller about many state topics including: the stop gap bill for human service programs that's been sent to the House floor, the debate between both parties regarding funding for K-12 schools, and the status of the coal industry in Illinois.
Steve Brown is the spokesman for House Speaker Michael Madigan. He spoke with Tom Miller on the phone about the state budget impasse and lack of higher education funding along with the number of bills being sent to the House floor.
Tom Miller sits down with David Yepsen, Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU, for further discussion on the budget summit in Springfield.
Illinois State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joins The Morning Newswatch.
