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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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With Veterans Day nearing, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is highlighting a measure he led to enable veteran and minority-owned businesses the first opportunity to purchase surplus state property before it is offered to the public at large. “This is an opportunity to help our veteran business owners who have chosen to …
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, highlighted state funding for the Fox Valley Park District’s Vaughan Tennis Center, paving the way for needed improvements to the facilities. “A critical part of our state’s budgetary process is making sure our communities and their important development projects are supported,” Hanson said. “During these hot summer …
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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