Rep. Matt Hanson
(D-Aurora)
83rd District
Springfield Office:
266-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1426
District Office:
1605 W. Wilson, Suite 112
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 425-3965
Biography
Engineer, BNSF Railway; officer in SMART-TD Local 171; B.S. in Business Administration, University of Richmond; graduated high school in Hong Kong; member, Historic Preservation Commission in Aurora and METRA Citizens Advisory Board; former member, Kane County Board and Kane County Forest Preserve Commission; active volunteer in his church and community.
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.
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.
Hanson Joins Colleagues in Rebuking Hateful Rhetoric During Trump Official Visit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Alongside legislative colleagues and advocates, State Rep. Matt Hanson rallied outside the State Capitol Wednesday in opposition to Trump Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as she used a stop in Springfield as an opportunity to criticize Illinois residents and push the extreme and unconstitutional agenda of Trump’s administration.
Hanson Sworn in for New General Assembly, Lays Out Goals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Following Wednesday’s Inauguration ceremony, state Representative Matt Hanson has been sworn in for a second term in the Illinois House of Representatives, and is sharing his hopes for the coming months.
Hanson Encourages Residents to Donate to Diaper Drive Benefitting Local Pantries
BATAVIA, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is partnering with the Fox Valley United Way and local libraries for a diaper drive this month that will help stock local pantries and assist families in need.
Hanson Highlights Grants Supporting Local Libraries
BATAVIA, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is highlighting new state grants that will support local libraries with their collections, evolving technology and programming.
Blue Room Press Conference Thursday – 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.
Hanson Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address, Underscores Need to Support Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual budget address Wednesday:
Hanson to Host Secretary of State Mobile Unit Event at Covenant Living at the Holmstad on Feb. 5
BATAVIA, Ill. – To help local seniors conveniently access driver services, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is welcoming the Illinois Secretary of State’s office to the Covenant Living at the Holmstad retirement community in Batavia for a “Mobile Unit” event this upcoming Monday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hanson Celebrates $2.8 Million Grant Award for Public Parks in Kane County
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Aurora, is lauding the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ recent multi-million dollar investment in Kane County’s Batavia Parks District.