Former Rep. Mark Batinick, a pension policy adviser for the Illinois Policy Institute, joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the new state budget, spending increases, and changes to Tier 2 pensions. 

Former Rep. Mark Batinick, a pension policy adviser for the Illinois Policy Institute, joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the new state budget, spending increases, and changes to Tier 2 pensions.&nbsp;

PM Springfield with Patrick Pfingsten (formerly known as Springfield's Morning News) dives deep into the stories shaping Springfield and beyond.  With sharp analysis, candid commentary, and a steady stream of interviews with lawmakers, insiders, and newsmakers, this show is your essential guide to the political pulse of the Prairie State.

Focus in on the interviews you want to hear with the PM Springfield Interviews podcast.

Patrick Pfingsten talks with Springfield’s key newsmakers weekdays on  97.7 FM and 970 AM WMAY weekdays 3pm - 6pm with a repeat of hour one from 6p - 7pm. 

For more news anytime visit wmay.com

PM Springfield with Patrick Pfingsten (formerly known as Springfield's Morning News) dives deep into the stories shaping Springfield and beyond.&nbsp; With sharp analysis, candid commentary, and a steady stream of interviews with lawmakers, insiders, and newsmakers, this show is your essential guide to the political pulse of the Prairie State.
Focus in on the interviews you want to hear with the PM Springfield Interviews podcast.
Patrick Pfingsten talks with Springfield&rsquo;s key newsmakers weekdays on&nbsp; 97.7 FM and 970 AM WMAY weekdays 3pm - 6pm with a repeat of hour one from 6p - 7pm.&nbsp;
For more news anytime visit <a href="https://www.wmay.com">wmay.com</a>

PM Springfield Interviews

PM Springfield with Patrick Pfingsten dives deep into the stories shaping Springfield and beyond.  With sharp analysis, candid commentary, and a steady stream of interviews with lawmakers, insiders, and newsmakers, this show is your essential guide to the political pulse of the Prairie State.

With two podcasts, you can listen the way you want.  With PM Springfield Hour by Hour you can hear the whole show.  With PM Springfield Interviews focus in on the interviews you want to hear.

Patrick Pfingsten talks with Springfield’s key newsmakers weekdays on  97.7 FM and 970 AM WMAY weekdays 3pm - 6pm with a repeat of hour one from 6p - 7pm. 

For more news anytime visit wmay.com

PM Springfield with Patrick Pfingsten dives deep into the stories shaping Springfield and beyond.&nbsp; With sharp analysis, candid commentary, and a steady stream of interviews with lawmakers, insiders, and newsmakers, this show is your essential guide to the political pulse of the Prairie State.
With two podcasts, you can listen the way you want.&nbsp; With PM Springfield Hour by Hour you can hear the whole show.&nbsp; With PM Springfield Interviews focus in on the interviews you want to hear.
Patrick Pfingsten talks with Springfield&rsquo;s key newsmakers weekdays on&nbsp; 97.7 FM and 970 AM WMAY weekdays 3pm - 6pm with a repeat of hour one from 6p - 7pm.&nbsp;
For more news anytime visit <a href="https://www.wmay.com">wmay.com</a>