Gov. Pat Quinn plans a stop in
Quinn is slated to appear Monday with representatives of community and
faith-based organizations.
The appearance comes the day before lawmakers are scheduled to return to
Quinn wants lawmakers to vote as soon as Wednesday on an income tax increase
to avoid massive budget cuts. He says the budget lawmakers passed before
adjourning their spring session will force $9.2 billion in spending cuts.
Quinn has made the rounds of human services agencies to highlight the impact
of the potential cuts and to advocate for a two-year, temporary tax increase.
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