Illinois State Senate District 57
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 57
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Sen. Belt-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Christopher Belt (D-57) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on March 8, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Belt-sponsored law amending the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Christopher Belt (D-57) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act went into effect on April 2, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Belt-sponsored law creating the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Christopher Belt (D-57) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act went into effect on Aug. 9, 2019, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Belt-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Christopher Belt (D-57) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on March 8, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt supports educational text program
To help parents better prepare their young children for school, State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) is highlighting the Illinois State Board of Education’s new educational text program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt: Accessing healthy food is still a challenge for many families
In order to remove the growing concerns of procedural fairness in all industries for people of color, State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) says equity in food access, agriculture, cannabis and technology needs to further addressed.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt announces 28 local business have received the Business Interruption Grant
As businesses continue to suffer from the ongoing pandemic, State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) is pleased more than a million dollars has been collectively awarded to 28 local businesses during the second round of the Business Interruption Grant program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt announces second round of broadband expansion grant applications is now open
To expand high-speed internet access to more households and businesses in the Metro East, State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) announced $50 million in matching grants is now available in the second round of the Connect Illinois program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt: Black businesses deserve their fair share in state contracts
In an effort to increase state contracting opportunities for Black vendors, State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) spoke Friday about the importance of creating new standards that ensure agencies are practicing fair contracting.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt: Economic inclusion is vital for Black businesses
State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville), who helped spearhead the Black Caucus’ economic access, equity, and opportunity agenda, said after a committee adjourned Thursday that providing Black businesses more tools to succeed is vital for economic inclusion.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt, Crowe remind Madison County motorists to watch out for deer this fall
With deer mating season comes an increased risk of deer-vehicle collisions, and State Senators Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) and Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) remind Madison County motorists to stay alert while driving this fall.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Illinois senators urge residents to fill out census as soon as possible
Despite a lower court ruling extending the census deadline, Democratic members of the Illinois Senate are urging residents to complete their census forms as soon as possible.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt encourages local businesses to apply for the second round of Businesses Interruption Grants
More than two dozen local businesses saw relief from the first round of Business Interruption Grants, leading State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) to encourage more small businesses facing economic hardship to apply for the second round.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt announces St. Clair and Madison County to benefit from new U.S. Department grants
To support the state’s ongoing pandemic response, the U.S. Department of Labor established two new grants that will create close to 1,300 jobs throughout Illinois. State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) announced Friday both St. Clair and Madison County will be awarded close to $1.7 million.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt encourages people to apply for snow removal positions
With so many residents looking for employment opportunities, State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) is encouraging people to apply for the Illinois Department of Transportation’s seasonal snow-and-ice removal positions.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt announces one-year driver’s license expiration date extension for drivers 75 and older
To save older adults a trip to a Secretary of State’s office, State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) is notifying drivers 75 and older with a license that expires in 2020 that its expiration date has been extended for one year.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt announce the city of Madison has been awarded $635,050
To increase awareness of economic development in underserved communities, State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) announced Madison will receive a grant through the Fast-Track Public Infrastructure Capital program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt announces 25 local businesses to receive state business grant
With so many small business owners facing economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) announced 25 local businesses will receive a combined $430,000 through the Business Interruption Grant program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt promotes National Minority Donor Awareness Month by urging donor registrations
As a recipient of an organ donation himself, State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) urges Illinois residents to register to become an organ donor to decrease the wait list of Illinois minority residents awaiting a transplant.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt announces summer jobs available for area youth through Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House Organization
State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) is thrilled to announce the expansion of Illinois Department of Human Services’ COVID-19 Summer Youth Employment Program, creating additional employment opportunities for underserved youth in the Metro East area.