According to Jim Ryan’s campaign blog:
Former Attorney General Jim Ryan today unveiled his jobs/growth agenda in the Peoria region, one of the state’s many cities staggering under the weight of failed state policies.
“The future of our state depends upon our ability to transform our economy,” Ryan said.
And…
Reduce costs for employers. Jim Ryan is committed to reforming workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance in Illinois. Our current rate structure and eligibility guidelines send a strong signal to employers that Illinois does not want them to set up shop within our borders. Ryan will submit a comprehensive reform package to the legislature outlining the changes necessary to place Illinois back on a path toward growth.
Ryan served 2 terms as Illinois attorney general before being defeated by Blago in 2002.
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