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Hanson to Join 14(c) Organizations, Discuss Care for Individuals with Disabilities
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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Hanson Responds To Budget Address
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 …
Making A Difference For Our Community
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 …
Hanson Celebrates $2.8 Million Grant Award for Public Parks in Kane County
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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Hanson Highlights Effort to Support Veteran-Owned Businesses
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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Hanson Champions Funding for Area Projects
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 …
Hanson Backs Responsible Budget that Invests in Education, Public Safety
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 Prevailing Wage Proposal Signed into Law
BATAVIA, Ill. – A measure from state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, to ensure workers receive the prevailing wage they are owed was signed into law Friday by the governor. “If your work is subject to prevailing wage, you deserve to receive the money you are rightfully owed,” Hanson said. “Unfortunately, the way the law was …
Hanson Responds to Governor’s State of the State, Underscores Need to Leave No Families Behind
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 …
Hanson Begins State Rep. Term, Emphasizes Need to Help Working Families
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
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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