Herrin Superintendent of Schools Dr. Terry Ryker joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch.

State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins Tom Miller for a conversation on her committee assignments and what's ahead for the freshman Representative.

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Steve Brown, spokesman for the Speaker of the Illinois House, Michael Madigan, joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss current state politics, including the senate's school funding bill.