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Hanson Concludes Spring Session with Balanced Budget, Responsible Reforms
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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Hanson Announces Funding Opportunity for Local Roads
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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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 …