1/13/2010 State of the State Address PART 1 OF 2

SPRINGFIELD January 13, 2010. In his first State of the State address, Governor Pat Quinn vowed to be Illinois Building Governor and continue his plan of action to create and retain good-paying jobs, revitalize the States economy and rebuild the publics trust in its government.

Make no little plans. This is a time for bold and determined action, said Governor Quinn. As Illinois Building Governor, I am reinvigorating our State economy, creating and saving jobs statewide while rebuilding the peoples trust in their elected officials and government.

In his State of the State address, Governor Quinn said Illinois is facing an unprecedented budgetary crisis. He again vowed to address the crisis through a combination of major cuts and efficiencies; using strategic borrowing; accessing more federal funding; and enhancing revenues.

The Governor also thanked the General Assembly for moving forward on his plan to overhaul the Illinois Department of Corrections Meritorious Good Credit program. Based on recommendations of former judge and criminal justice expert David A. Erickson, the Governors overhaul includes a provision to require state prison inmates to serve at least 60 days of their sentences before they could be considered for good-time credit off of their sentences.

After serving nearly a year in office, Governor Quinn said the citizens of Illinois now have greater confidence in their State government. Having endured the upheaval of the previous administration, which ended in the previous governors impeachment and removal from office, Illinois is on the road to recovery.

While great progress has been made this first year, we have much more to do. By working together for the common good, we are on our way to building a stronger Illinois, said Governor Quinn.

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