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Lawmakers React to Budget Speech
Lawmakers want more details about Gov. Pat Quinn's budget address. Quinn outlined his budget proposals in about 20 minutes Wednesday, almost an hour shorter than his State of the State Speech in January.

Illinois education faces a $1.3 billion hole next year, but Quinn proposes a 1 percentage point income tax surcharge to fill the gap. State Rep. John Bradley (D-Marion) says a 1 percentage point tax increase would generate around $3 billion, and wants to know where the additional $1.7 billion would be used. State Rep. Don Moffitt (R-Gilson) says, if it comes down to a tax increase, he would want a sunset provision on the bill to ensure the money is being used properly.

Most lawmakers oppose the thought of a tax increase. Republicans generally want more cuts and government reforms before they even consider the idea. Democrats, for the most part, doubt a tax increase will pass before the November election.

A number of Republicans support Quinn's call for a $2,500 tax credit for small businesses that hire new workers. The proposal is similar to Republican candidate for governor Bill Brady's plan to grow the economy in Illinois. Still, State Rep. David Reis (R-Willow Hill) says more could be done. The proposal could create around 20,000 jobs but Reis says Illinois needs hundreds of thousands of jobs.

(Illinois Radio Network)
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