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Hunter: Budget prioritizes hard-working families and residents

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Saturday, May 31, 2025 11:29 PM

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SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) issued the following statement after the Senate passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget:

“Through a tough fiscal year, this budget upholds our commitment to the hardworking families and residents in our community. We are continuing to invest in our health care systems and services, prioritizing education from kindergarten to college and ensuring our senior residents can live comfortably.

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Hunter-sponsored measure to ensure patients can designate an emergency contact at hospitals

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025 06:06 PM

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SPRINGFIELD — To further ensure patients seeking care have a chance to designate an emergency contact, State Senator Mattie Hunter is spearheading a measure to require hospitals to provide an opportunity to gather contact information.

“When someone goes to a hospital, their first worry is not when they should tell the staff who to contact in case of emergency — it’s to receive care and alleviate their symptoms,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “It is imperative that we have procedures in place to ensure the hospital can gather the information they need without placing the burden on the patient to remember to provide it.”

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Hunter announces over $750,000 in funding for job training programs

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025 11:54 AM

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CHICAGO — Further building upon the commitment to bolstering our workforce, State Senator Mattie Hunter announced $765,000 in funding coming to the 3rd District to help build pathways for jobs in the construction and building trades.

“Our neighbors deserve to have opportunities to expand their abilities and learn new skills in their own backyard,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “Continuing to invest into programs that provide organizations in our communities with the ability to bolster our workforce is a great step in the right direction.”

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Hunter honors life of former Cook County commissioner and soul singer Jerry ‘Iceman’ Butler

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Thursday, March 06, 2025 03:58 PM

030625CM0266SPRINGFIELD — To recognize and honor former Cook County Commissioner and soul singer Jerry “Iceman” Butler, State Senator Mattie Hunter sponsored a resolution declaring March 12, 2025 as “Jerry Butler Day” in Illinois.

“Jerry ‘Iceman’ Butler was a dedicated public servant, talented artist and a loving neighbor,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “Recognizing his life is an honor as he dedicated his life to advocating, supporting and championing efforts to ensure everyone had access to the care they need.”

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  1. Hunter to host virtual webinar on Medicaid
  2. Hunter looks forward to continued investments in housing, human services and education
  3. Hunter law strengthens family-centered foster care placements
  4. Hunter welcomes funding for health care and youth services in Bronzeville
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Office Information

Springfield Office:
417-C Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5966
(217) 782-1631 FAX
 
District Office:
2929 S. Wabash Ave., Suite 102
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-1908
(312) 949-1958 FAX