Springfield, IL … Governor Quinn’s State of the State address lacked details on how to fix the state’s budget and boost the state’s economy, said State Representative Michael McAuliffe (R-Chicago).

“I am very disappointed with the Governor’s lack of vision during his State of the State speech. I expected details on how he plans to tackle the state’s financial crisis and boost the state’s economy, instead he talked about legislation passed last year. It’s obvious Governor Quinn is more focused on his primary campaign than he is about turning this state around,” said McAuliffe.

Governor Quinn focused on legislation that was approved last year, yet the fact remains that much hasn’t changed since he was sworn into office, said McAuliffe.

“Our number one priority this year needs to be jobs and boosting the state’s economy. This past week it was reported that Illinois lost more than 52,000 manufacturing jobs last year and 709 manufacturing firms closed their doors in Illinois. Creating jobs and putting people back to work is essential to turning the state’s economy around,” said McAuliffe.

The Governor also failed to mention his plan for an income tax increase, which he plans to promote after the February 2 primary.

“Despite our high unemployment rate he continues to push for a 50 percent increase in the state’s income tax on working families and employers, which I will fight again this year,” said McAuliffe.