Congressman Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.

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 interviews Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens.

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