Tom Miller sits down with Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens to discuss the city's balanced budget for 2016.

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".

Congressman Mike Bost (R) joins The Morning Newswatch.