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".

Joe DeBose, a political consultant and co-founder of Tactical Campaigns, joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller sits down with Roger Lipe of the Southern Illinois Fellowship of Christian Athletes, to discuss a recent trip to Ukraine, and what he learned while he was in the war-torn European nation.