Illinois Policy Institute Communications Director Diana Rickert joins Tom Miller to talk about what the state's new stopgap spending plan does, and what it doesn't do.
Newsradio WJPF interview with Diana Rickert, Illinois Policy Institute
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State Representative John Bradley spoke with Tom Miller over the phone this Wednesday morning. Bradley spoke about the stopgap measure for the state budget, and to clear the air on how this measure is only giving a fraction of much-needed funding to services. schools. and higher education.
John Bradley
Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry spoke with Tom Miller this Tuesday morning. They discussed the opening of the new Splash Park and the city council implementing a new contract with the city manager, among other topics.
Mike Henry
On this return from the Independence Day holiday, Harrisburg superintendent Michael Gauch spoke with Tom Miller about the stop gap budget approved by lawmakers and Governor Rauner last week. Gauch explains more on what schools in southern Illinois are expecting out of this measure.
Michael Gauch
State Rep. Brandon Phelps joins Tom Miller to discuss the state's stopgap measures and education funding bills passed Thursday in Springfield.
Newsradio WJPF interview with Rep. Brandon Phelps
BIllinois Department of Employment Security Director Jeff Mays joins Tom Miller to talk about unemployment in the region and the agency's transition to a focus on job placement.
Newsradio WJPF interview with IDES Director Jeff Mays
WJPF Interview with Illinois State Representative John Bradley
WJPF Interview with Illinois State Representative Terri Bryant
Marion Mayor Bob Butler speaks on WJPF about the overlooking of southern Illinois by lawmakers in Springfield and the money owed from the state of Illinois to the city of Marion for the construction and opening of the Hub Recreation Center. Butler also discusses the growth of business needed for the area and status of the Star Centre Mall.
Bob Butler 06-29-2016
Illinois State Senator Gary Forby