07/12/11 - Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Help Businesses Grow In Illinois
New Law Simplifies and Streamlines Environmental Permit Process to Help Illinois’ Employers Create More Jobs
CHICAGO – July 12, 2011. As part of his aggressive business agenda, Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will make it easier to open and expand a business in Illinois. House Bill 1297 will help employers create more jobs by streamlining the environmental permitting process in Illinois, establish a plan for long-term funding, and make the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) more efficient.
 RAW TAPE: Governor signs law to help streamline environmental permitting process. Speakers include Governor Pat Quinn, IMA CEO Greg Baise, IEPA Interim Director Lisa Bonnett.
RAW TAPE: Q & A w/Governor Quinn.
06/28/11 - Governor Quinn Signs Historic Overhaul of Illinois’ Workers’ Compensation System
Reforms Will Save Employers $500 Million, Protect Workers, and Modify Workers’ Compensation Commission
MELROSE PARK – June 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed House Bill 1698, a comprehensive overhaul of Illinois’ workers’ compensation system. The reforms – backed by numerous groups, including the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and the Illinois Retail Merchants’ Association – are expected to save Illinois businesses between $500 and $750 million dollars, while continuing protections for injured workers. The reform package also includes a major overhaul of Illinois’ troubled Workers’ Compensation Commission.
RAW TAPE: Governor signs worker's compensation law. Speakers include Governor Pat Quinn, House Speaker Mike Madigan, Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno, Sen. Kwame Raoul, Rep. John Bradley and IRMA President David Vite.
RAW TAPE: Q & A w/Governor Quinn
06/21/11 - Governor Quinn Kicks-Off Illinois Export Week
Reaffirms Commitment to Doubling State’s Exports by 2015; Presents 2011 Illinois Export Awards
CHICAGO – June 21, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today reaffirmed his commitment to doubling Illinois’ exports by 2015 during an address to kick off Illinois Export Week, a five-day event that helps Illinois businesses expand into the global marketplace. The Governor also presented the 2011 Illinois Export Awards.
RAW TAPE: Governor kicks of Illinois Exports Week
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