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02/09/12 - Governor Quinn Launches New Education Initiative to Support Economic Growth
Public-Private Partnership with Business and Education Communities to Focus on STEM Learning and Provide Students with College and Career Readiness
BLOOMINGTON – February 9, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today joined business and education leaders to launch the Illinois Pathways Initiative, an innovative public-private partnership between Illinois’ public education institutions and the business community to foster Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) learning. Funded through the state’s secured Race to the Top funds, Illinois Pathways will help prepare students for college and careers in new and growing fields. As part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to reform and improve education in Illinois, this initiative will provide for strong collaboration in Illinois’ business and education communities to prepare students for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
 RAW TAPE: Governor launches Illinois Pathway Initiative. Speakers include Governor Pat Quinn and Lt. Governor Sheila Simon.
RAW TAPE: Q & A w/Governor Pat Quinn from his event in Bloomington. Topics include: Budget, ISU, robo-signing lawsuit, Caterpillar port. Lt. Governor Shelia Simon also speaks on-topic.
02/09/12 - Illinois Joins Multi-State Settlement with Five National Banks
More than $1 Billion in Mortgage Relief for Illinois Families
CHICAGO – February 9, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Illinois mortgage regulators have joined with their counterparts across the country to accept the terms of a national settlement with five of the nation’s largest banks. Under the settlement, more than $1 billion will go to help struggling Illinois homeowners and those affected by improper foreclosures.
02/06/12 - Governor Quinn Highlights Growing Enrollment at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences
Legislation Boosts Enrollment; Increases Agricultural Exposure to Urban Communities
CHICAGO – February 6, 2012. As part of his commitment to strengthening education in Illinois, Governor Pat Quinn today visited Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (CHSAS) to discuss recently adopted legislation that will allow more students in urban areas to pursue opportunities in Illinois’ vital agricultural economy.
RAW TAPE: Governor highlights legislation that help urban students pursue careers in agricultural sciences.
RAW TAPE: Q & A w/Governor Pat Quinn. Topics include: Chicago speed cameras, traffic deaths and gaming.
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