State Senator Dave Luechtefeld spoke with Tom Miller this morning to talk about the impending deadline of the spring legislative session for the state budget and the speculation whether the Senate will pass the budget sent by the House.

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US Congressman John Shimkus (R) joins The Morning Newswatch to talk tax reform.

Tom Miller discusses Saturday's Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race with organizer Marcia Sinnott of the Rotary Club of Carbondale Breakfast.