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Belt advances measure to protect consumers’ ability to pay with cash
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt advanced a measure that would prohibit retailers from refusing cash payments up to $500.
“For many Illinois residents, cash remains a dependable and necessary way to pay for everyday purchases,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “People deserve the freedom to choose how they pay.”
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Belt measure would remove employment barriers for people living with disabilities
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SPRINGFIELD– State Senator Christopher Belt advanced a measure designed to remove unfair barriers to employment for people living with disabilities.
“People living with disabilities deserve the same opportunity to work, build a career and live with dignity as anyone else,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “They should not be denied opportunities because of outdated hiring practices that fail to account for how people actually travel in their communities.”
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Belt helps secure neighborhood infrastructure funding in Belleville
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SWANSEA – State Senator Christopher Belt announced Belleville will receive a total of $250,000 through Illinois’ Safe Routes to School program to improve pedestrian safety and expand opportunities for children and families to safely walk and bike in their community.
“Keeping children safe on their way to school should always be a top priority,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “I am happy to help secure this funding so students and families can have greater peace of mind every day.”
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Belt passes measure to end permanent punishment of local communities
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt advanced a measure that would ensure entire communities are not permanently denied access to state grant funding.
“Government accountability is important, but government should not be punitive to the people it serves,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “When elected officials make mistakes and are held accountable for their actions, entire communities should not be permanently cut off from resources that could improve the community.”
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Springfield Office:
417-B Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5399
East St. Louis Office:
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10 Collinsville Ave., Suite 201A
East St. Louis, IL 62201
(618) 875-1212
Swansea Office:
7 Park Place, Suite C
Swansea, IL 62226
(618) 416-2452