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Hanson Backs Responsible Budget that Invests in Education, Public Safety

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Emphasizing the need to responsibly prioritize resources on the issues families are concerned about, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Aurora, backed a compassionate and responsible budget that fully funds support for classrooms, local police departments and lifesaving health care residents depend on. “The budget is an opportunity for us to outline our priorities, …

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Hanson Responds to Governor’s State of the State, Underscores Need to Leave No Families Behind

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Aurora, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s annual State of the State and Budget Address: “As we begin the budgeting process, we have to build a stronger Illinois that leaves no families behind. “I look forward to thoroughly reviewing the governor’s outlined budget and seeing …

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Hanson Begins State Rep. Term, Emphasizes Need to Help Working Families

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Reiterating the need to prioritize and support working families, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Aurora, took the oath of office Wednesday as the General Assembly began its new two-year term. “Residents expect representation that understands the challenges facing families across our community,” Hanson said. “I’ve heard loud and clear that Springfield needs to …

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Illinois lawmakers sworn in for the 103rd General Assembly

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SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – The 103rd General Assembly is officially underway as Illinois state lawmakers were sworn in Wednesday afternoon. Gov. JB Pritzker presided over the Senate inauguration and Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias led the House ceremony. The 2022 election season sent several lawmakers out the door and many statehouse veterans decided to retire. However, …

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