State Senator Gary Forby spoke with Tom Miller about many issues surrounding the state and it's budget, including the spending bill sent by Senate Democrats and Forby's own bill regarding SIU.

Annette McMichael is the Communications Director SAFE, which stands for Southern Illinoisans Against Fracturing Our Environment. McMichael sat down with Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss a court case unfolding in Madison County, which could put a halt to fracking in Illinois altogether.

Illinois State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) joins The Morning Newswatch.