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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 …

Hanson-Backed Bill Launching Blue Envelope Program Passes Read More »

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 …

Hanson Highlights Priorities After Gov. Pritzker’s Budget Address Read More »

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 …

Hanson’s Transit Reform Law Creates Safe, Efficient and Reliable Public Transportation Read More »

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 …

Hanson Concludes Spring Session with Balanced Budget, Responsible Reforms Read More »

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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