Praise for Governor Quinn's Plans to Save Pension and Medicaid Systems


On April 18th, Governor Quinn proposed his bold plan to save the Medicaid system from a $2.7 billion funding gap, following the review and recommendations of a bi-partisan group of legislators.  On April 19th, he announced his plan to strengthen and stabilize the state's pension systems, which will return them to 100% funding by 2042.

Both of these plans received strong endorsements from both the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times editorial boards.  Throughout the state, Governor Quinn is being praised for proposing serious solutions to major crises that legislators and past governors have neglected for decades.  Read the full articles and learn why the Governor's plans will keep Illinois moving forward. 

Governor Quinn Delivers State of the State Address

After a year of progress, it's easy to see how Illinois is moving forward:

Lead the Midwest in economic growth. Created over 52,000 jobs. Established new tax credits for working families, small business, and entrepreneurs. Abolished the death penalty. Legalized Civil Unions for same-sex couples. Passed the Illinois DREAM Act.  

This is just a small slice of what we have accomplished in the past year under Governor Quinn's leadership.  In his State of the State Address, the Governor enumerated the many reasons Illinoisans have to be proud of their state, and laid out his plans for tackling many of the state's most challenging problems.  

Who is Pat Quinn?


Pat Quinn has dedicated his life to public service in the state of Illinois. From starting the Citizens Utility Board, which has saved consumers billions, to stepping up as Governor at a time of unparalleled crisis in our state – Pat Quinn has always put the people of Illinois first.

As Governor, Pat Quinn has passed sweeping ethics reforms, the first jobs bill in 10 years, and cut $3 billion - more than any governor in Illinois history - while protecting funding for our schools, hospitals, and first responders.

Governor Quinn: A Tireless Defender of Women’s Rights


Governor Pat Quinn has a long history of advocating for women—on health and economic issues that affect not only Illinois women but their families as well. He firmly supports equal pay for equal work, the right to choose, and family and medical leave to support working families.

Since becoming Governor, Pat Quinn has appointed well-qualified, thoughtful agency directors to ensure the vigorous support of women’s issues at all levels of state government.

Tax Relief for Working Families


The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) was enacted by Congress in 1975 to provide tax relief to working families.  Illinois enacted a state version in 2000.  In January, Governor Quinn signed a bill to put more money in the pockets of working families by doubling Illinois EITC from 5 percent of the federal credit to 10 percent, saving low-income workers an extra $105 million a year.  As the largest improvement of Illinois' EITC since it's inception, this tax relief will save more than 900,000 families an extra $100 to $200 per year.  

Read more of Governor Quinn's Op-Ed in the Chicago Sun-Times.

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February 20, 2013

Governor Quinn Opens Critical Roadway To Major New Community Development

$4.6 Million Investment Created 300 Construction Jobs; Supports more than 1,400 Additional Jobs When Pullman Park Development Opens
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February 19, 2013. As part of his commitment to create jobs and support economic growth, Governor Pat Quinn was joined yesterday by community and business leaders to reopen a critical roadway to the Pullman Park development on Chicago’s South Side. Funded by a $4.6 million investment through the federal “IKE” Disaster Recovery Program, construction of the new road created 300 construction jobs. An additional 400 construction and 1,000 permanent retail jobs are expected when the Pullman Park development is completed.

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