Democrat from Illinois
Pat Quinn, a Democrat, is the governor of Illinois.
Recent statements involving Pat Quinn
Says Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s budget "calls for raising property taxes by nearly $500 billion."
Says Illinois gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady's first priority after winning the primary "was to sponsor a bill that would mass-euthanize sheltered dogs and cats in gas chambers."
Recent stories featuring Pat Quinn
Behind the rhetoric: Does Wisconsin or Illinois have the higher tax rate on businesses?:
Wisconsin vs. Illinois conjures images of Bears-Packers, Badgers-Illini and competition for summer cottages. But Gov. Scott Walker has introduced a new wrinkle, budget-bashing, as his administration tries siphoning business from the state to the south. We take a look at one aspect of the border war: corporate income taxes.
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