How will Governor Quinn protect families?
While difficult decisions need to be made, Governor Quinn wants to make sure that we maintain our commitment to education and healthcare. Thanks to federal recovery dollars, the state can afford to increase spending for both K-12 and higher education and reduce the health care payment cycle so the state can start paying hospitals, doctors, and pharmacists on time. In addition, the state will fully open the 80-bed expansion at LaSalle Veterans’ Home, plan a $50 million ($17 million state funding), 200-bed Chicago veterans’ home, and expand the Veterans Care health care program. Also, the state will properly fund its parks to provide Illinoisans affordable tourism options during a stressful economic time.
