NORTH AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, and Senator Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, recently visited the site of a new water tower in North Aurora, a project they worked to include within the state’s 2026 budget to ensure accessible drinking water for residents and businesses. “The weather may be dreary, but the work being …
CHICAGO – Public transportation across Illinois will be safer, more reliable, and more efficiently managed under a major transit reform package law co-sponsored and passed by state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery. “I see firsthand the challenges public transit riders face on an everyday basis. They deserve a better system. For the healthcare professionals working 14 …
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https://repmatthanson.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Hanson_Thanksgiving.mp4 As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to express my deep gratitude for this community and for the spirit of service we share. This holiday reminds us of the early foundations of our nation, when people of different backgrounds came together, despite hardship, to build something stronger. That commitment to cooperation and shared …
Throughout this legislative session, I have been part of the House Working Group on Transit, where I listened carefully as transit agencies such as Metra, Pace, and the RTA presented their budgets, challenges, and successes to legislators. I also paid close attention to the input of constituents like you who reached out to my office, …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, passed a compassionate and responsible budget that braces Illinois against the chaos and uncertainty in Washington, by making smart cuts to the cost of government and bureaucracy in order to invest the state’s limited resources in critical services for families and seniors. “There wasn’t anything simple about delivering …
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MONTGOMERY, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is announcing a state funding opportunity for local governments to invest in local transportation projects. The current state budget includes $400 million for this purpose. Project applications are due no later than Sunday, June 1 at 11:45pm. “Helping Illinois communities achieve improved and safer roads, bridges and …
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, will join 14(c) organization leaders, caregivers, families and advocates this Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Capitol Blue Room to highlight the critical role of 14(c) programming and essential services within the continuum of care for individuals with disabilities. “We want to highlight some of the great …
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, issued the following statement Wednesday, February 21st, after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual budget address: “This year’s budget is an opportunity to further invest in our local schools, create safer communities and support working families. From increasing access to behavioral health services to expanding early childhood …
I am thankful every day for the honor of a lifetime to serve as your State Representative and make a real difference for our community. Since being sworn in January 10, we have made considerable progress. Five of my bills were signed into law to respond to your needs, and my input in the budgeting …
BATAVIA, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is lauding the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’recent multi-million dollar investment in Kane County’s Batavia Parks District. “I am extremely grateful for grant programs like these which support our local parks and community spaces,” Hanson said. “IDNR’s $2.8 million investment in Batavia parks will go a long …
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