Pat Quinn Budget

Don't Balance the Illinois Budget on the Backs of HIV Patients

David Ernesto Munar | Posted 05.21.2012

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David Ernesto Munar

The proposed Medicaid changes will be a signal this administration is retreating in the fight AIDS. For the thousands of people living with HIV/AIDS in Illinois who rely on Medicaid, let's hope Gov. Quinn reconsiders.

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Budget Surprise: Quinn Makes Deeper Cuts To Medicaid, Schools

Posted 08.31.2011

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With the fiscal year wrapping up at midnight on June 30, observers watched carefully to see what Illinois Governor Pat Quinn would do with the budget ...

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After Outcry, Quinn Scales Back Human-Services Cuts

The Huffington Post | Will Guzzardi | Posted 05.25.2011

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The ordinarily quiet River North neighborhood of Chicago was rattled by gunfire Wednesday afternoon. Reginald Hardaman, a panhandler who for decades h...

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Quinn Announces New Budget For Coming Year, Relying On Heavy Borrowing

Posted 05.25.2011

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Illinois governor Pat Quinn laid out his budget plan for the coming year, a $52.7 billion package that relies heavily on borrowing to pay off the stat...

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Illinois Tax Hike Happening: Quinn Signs Bill

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Thursday that temporarily raises Illinois income taxes by two-thirds, risking a political ...

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Nation's Governor Candidates Vague On Deficits

AP | CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — The next governor of Illinois will walk into office and find himself staring at a budget deficit that could top $15 billion. In Califo...

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Quinn Wants To Borrow Billions To Pay Down Pension, Operating Deficits

Chicago Sun-Times | Posted 05.25.2011

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Gov. Quinn wants to borrow billions of dollars to pay down the state's operating and pension deficits, a proposal some lawmakers say faces an uphill b...

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Quinn's Hazy Ideas On Solving Budget Crisis

AP | CHRISTOPHER WILLS and DEANNA BELLANDI | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — While Gov. Pat Quinn has accused his opponent of telling voters fairy tales about balancing the budget, he provided only a hazy pictur...

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Quinn's Chatty Budget Director: Tax Hike Will Be Bigger Than Previously Reported

Posted 05.25.2011

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Governor Pat Quinn is not having a good day. First, yet another poll was released that shows Republican Bill Brady leading Quinn 44-37. Then, the go...

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Pat Quinn Still Pushing Borrowing For Pension Payment

AP | DEANNA BELLANDI | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Lawmakers will return to Springfield next week to try to pass a budget, but Gov. Pat Quinn refused to say Friday whether he would sign...

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Illinois' Budget NIGHTMARE: A Guide

Posted 05.25.2011

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The Illinois State Legislature is set to adjourn at the end of this week. Looming large over the close of the legislative session is the state's massi...

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Chicago Public Schools: Budget Cuts Prompt Students To Walk Out, March On CPS Headquarters

Chicago Tribune | Posted 05.25.2011

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About 700 students gathered in front of Chicago Public Schools headquarters this morning to protest drastic budget cuts which they say they are alread...

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Quinn Back To Springfield To Sort Out Budget Mess

Chicago Public Radio | Posted 05.25.2011

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The governor says increasing the cigarette tax would help fund education. But he's received little support for his proposed income tax hike. ...

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Gov. Quinn: No Borrowing Without $2 in Cuts for Each $1 Borrowed

Rep. Jack Franks | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rep. Jack Franks

Governor Quinn wants to take the option to borrow again to get through another year. Common sense dictates that borrowing on top of borrowing will eventually lead to bankruptcy.

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Civic Federation: Quinn's Budget Plan 'Irresponsible'

Posted 05.25.2011

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Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn proposed his state budget in March, to much public skepticism. And two months later, critics are no happier. The Civic Federa...

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THOUSANDS Swarm State Capitol SUPPORTING Tax Hike

Posted 05.25.2011

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An estimated 15,000 people gathered at the Capitol in Springfield Wednesday calling for a tax increase that could stave off major budget cuts. The gat...

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Pat Quinn Signs Law Giving Tax Credits To Small Businesses That Hire Full-Timers

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Gov. Pat Quinn has signed a law giving tax credits to small businesses that hire new full-time employees. The new law Quinn signed Tu...

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Chicago To Lose $68 Million In Funding From The State

Chicago Sun-Times | Posted 05.25.2011

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Cities and counties across the state could be handcuffed into slashing police and fire forces, cutting back on waste removal and raising taxes under a...

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Quinn Has Tragically Wasted Budget Opportunities

Rep. Jack Franks | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rep. Jack Franks

By offering to buy off small groups of legislators with sweetheart budget carve outs, Quinn is using dishonorable techniques to get his budget passed. These back room dealings reek of impropriety.

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Illinois' Budget Wreckage: Dems Try To Pull It Together

AP | CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 05.25.2011

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A group of Democratic legislators spoke up Monday in favor of further cost-cutting as lawmakers resumed their efforts to pie...

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Illinois Budget Crisis: Quinn Likely To Be Left With Tough Decisions

Chicago Sun-Times | Posted 05.25.2011

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Even the best options are bad as legislators return to Springfield today to take another whack at fixing a budget that spends $13 billion more than it...

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Chicago Police Officers To Patrol Expressways? State Police Layoffs Could Spread CPD (More) Thin

Posted 05.25.2011

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The state's budget woes could cause the already understaffed Chicago Police Department to be spread even more thin. As Illinois State Police face layo...

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Illinois Budget Crisis: Lawmakers Head Back To Springfield To Work On Budget

AP | CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 05.25.2011

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois lawmakers are going to take another stab at passing a new state budget. Democratic legislative leaders said Thursd...

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Pat Quinn On 'Chicago Tonight': Defends Tax Hike, Asks Legislators To Act (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

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From the moment Governor Pat Quinn's interview started on Monday's "Chicago Tonight," he knew it wasn't going to be easy. "Governor Quinn, welcome ba...

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Quinn Won't Discuss Alternative To Tax Hike, Confident Lawmakers Won't Vote 'Against Education'

AP | DEANNA BELLANDI | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Gov. Pat Quinn refused to say Monday whether he has a plan to avoid deep cuts in education if lawmakers resist his call to raise the s...

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