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State Senator Paul Schimpf (R) joins Tom Miller on The Morning Newswatch to discuss state politics including the new school funding formula, raising the minimum wage and job growth, and Gov. Rauner's signing of the TRUST Act.

Carbondale Mayoral candidate John "Mike" Henry sits down with Michael Roberts for a conversation on Henry's run for the office of Mayor of Carbondale, and also discusses the fallout from the court battle over the legitimacy of his candidacy.

Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly joins The Morning Newswatch.