Republicans say Governor Quinn's proposals in his State of the State address yesterday will cost the state 500-million dollars.  Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno says at this rate, it appears the temporary tax hike is going to be permanent.

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Radogno says that kind of uncertainty makes Illinois a very unattractive place to do business.  She says the state doesn't have the money to fund Quinn's new proposals, which include investing in early childhood education, extending grants for low-income students, and extending tax breaks to businesses that hire veterans.  Radogno says the best way to improve the state's business climate is by fixing the state budget.