Yesterday, Governor Quinn gave his second budget address since assuming office last year.  Just as he did last year, Governor Quinn stated that job creation is a priority and state government needs to cut spending.  I absolutely agree with these statements.  I believe we can have no higher priority than putting people back to work.  When people work, our families do better, as do our state's budget and those who rely on it.  I stand ready to work to improve our jobs climate by getting our budget under control, without more borrowing and higher taxes.  We need to reduce spending, while targeting the approximately $55 billion Illinois government will spend next year on our priorities.   
 

Watch the clip below to see Senator Murphy's comments on the budget to Fox Chicago.