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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Prioritizing the safety of children and young drivers, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, introduced, championed, and passed a bill requiring school districts to include railroad safety messaging in their respective handbooks. “Young children and new drivers especially may not be aware of the dangers around railroad equipment,” Hanson said. “Accidents can happen …

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to restore affordability for Illinois households, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is advancing a series of bills to the governor’s desk cutting costs on everyday purchases and utilities, banning gimmicks that raise prices, and requiring businesses to fairly compensate consumers. “The rising cost of living has been at the forefront of …

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois taxpayers foot the fallout of Washington’s agenda that’s raised everyday prices, hindered trade and commerce nationwide, and threatened the erasure of constitutional rights, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is taking steps to secure direct property tax relief for Illinois working families, improve the state’s economy and enshrine fundamental rights in the …

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MONTGOMERY, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is inviting his district to join him in spring cleaning with two separate events: an Earth Day litter and debris cleanup and a community shred event, both taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The cleanup will be at Montgomery Dam Park from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. …

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is making interactions between law enforcement and individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder safer and easier. The Blue Envelope Program intends to support safe and effective communication for all involved parties. “Getting in any kind of traffic incident, whether you’re pulled over or in an accident, can be …

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MONTGOMERY, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, hosted a workshop last week to help inform the community attendees about funding opportunities and grant resources available to them through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and local United Way organizations. “Our goal with this event was to help people navigate the process of applying …

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is taking action to lower home and auto insurance costs by passing a new bill that ensures Illinois customers are not paying to pad the profits of big corporations or cover corporate losses in high-risk states like Florida or Texas. “The cost of home and auto insurance …

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MONTGOMERY, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against some of Trump’s tariff policies this morning, lifting the financial burden from consumers and businesses worldwide: “I’m pleased by this decision from the Supreme Court. Trump’s erratic tariff impositions are unconstitutional and have strained international trade, tax-paying …

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, issued the following statement afterGov. Pritzker’s budget address this afternoon, emphasizing the need for relief as families are strugglingto make ends meet nationwide and outlining main priorities for his district: “Over this last year, families across the country have faced a significant increase in expenses. Peopleare paying …

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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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