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1. Article number 1 - Governor Quinn Reminds Families to Stay Safe this Memorial Day
2. Article number 2 - Governor Quinn Launches Internet Campaign "Thanks in Advance" for Pension Reform
3. Article number 3 - Statement from Governor Pat Quinn Regarding Senate Bill 9
4. Article number 4 - Governor Quinn Praises Final Ratification of Best Contract for Taxpayers in Illinois History
5. Article number 5 - Governor Quinn Announces FedEx Ground Distribution Center to Open in Sauget

• Governor Quinn Reminds Families to Stay Safe this Memorial Day

  SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pat Quinn today urged families across Illinois to stay safe this weekend as they celebrate and remember our brave servicemembers who gave their lives to protect our freedom. The governor has directed a number of state agencies to take every step necessary to ensure the safety of all Illinois residents.

  “Memorial Day is a time for families to come together and honor our servicemembers who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” Governor Quinn said. “But, as we celebrate with barbeques, boating and baseball, everyone must remember to be alert, follow the law and stay safe.”

• Governor Quinn Launches Internet Campaign "Thanks in Advance" for Pension Reform

  CHICAGO – November 18, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today launched an Internet grassroots campaign to increase public awareness about the need for pension reform in Illinois. Relaying a message from the next generation to today’s leaders, the "Thanks in Advance" public awareness campaign is designed to educate citizens about the "squeeze" caused by skyrocketing pension costs, and activate them to advocate for pension reform using tech tools like Facebook, Twitter and email.

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• Statement from Governor Pat Quinn Regarding Senate Bill 9

  SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding Senate Bill 9. This week’s action by the General Assembly is in addition to the potential $311 million rate hike ComEd recently proposed to the Illinois Commerce Commission:

  “Today’s unfortunate vote forces electric utility rate hikes on families and businesses all across Illinois.

  “I am disappointed that the General Assembly did not protect consumers from overreaching by utility monopolies like ComEd and Ameren. This is bad for families, businesses and our economy.

• Governor Quinn Praises Final Ratification of Best Contract for Taxpayers in Illinois History

  SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pat Quinn today praised American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31 members’ final ratification of a new union contract covering approximately 35,000 state employees. Negotiations took more than 15 months and the agreement received final ratification by AFSCME members in a vote that concluded yesterday. The agreement is part of the governor’s agenda to restore fiscal stability to Illinois.

• Governor Quinn Announces FedEx Ground Distribution Center to Open in Sauget

  SAUGET – Governor Pat Quinn today announced that FedEx Corporation will invest $23.5 million to build a new Fedex Ground distribution center in Sauget, Illinois which will create 175 full-time and permanent part-time jobs for local workers. The announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to create jobs and drive the Illinois economy forward. Illinois’ transportation network, world-class infrastructure and highly skilled workforce were key factors in the company’s decision to build in Sauget.