The Quinn administration is making the argument that cutting health care and pension costs could help businesses grow in Illinois.

The head of the state's economic development agency has two events scheduled for Tuesday where he'll promote the governor's proposals. The administration says inaction on these growing budget problems will mean more uncertainty for Illinois businesses.

David Vaught of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is to appear in Cahokia and Quincy.

The Democratic governor spoke to a business group last week and asked for support on cutting Medicaid services and reducing pension benefits for government employees.