Democratic IL Governor; previously Representative (IL-5)
Raised the minimum wage from $5.15 to $6.50
I have invested in the State's existing workforce, because I believe that there is no greater business asset in Illinois than our highly productive workers. So, I have invested almost $50 million in job training programs to upgrade workers skills
and train our workforce for new careers in high-demand areas. We have also raised the minimum wage in Illinois, from $5.15 to $6.50, to help working families make ends meet.
Source: 2006 IL Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 7, 2006
Voted YES on $167B over 10 years for farm price supports.
Vote to authorize $167 billion over ten years for farm price supports, food aid and rural development. Payments would be made on a countercyclical program, meaning they would increase as prices dropped. Conservation acreage payments would be retained.
Voted NO on zero-funding OSHA's Ergonomics Rules instead of $4.5B.
Vote to pass a resolution to give no enforcement authority or power to ergonomics rules submitted by the Labor Department during the Clinton Administration. These rules would force businesses to take steps to prevent work-related repetitive stress disorders.
Reference: Sponsored by Nickles, R-OK;
Bill S J Res 6
; vote number 2001-33
on Mar 7, 2001
