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Over $155 million coming to Metro East infrastructure with strong support from Belt

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Thursday, October 02, 2025 01:03 PM

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EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt secured over $155 million to build and repair infrastructure in the Metro East.

“What we are seeing here is a massive investment in every mode of transportation for all Illinoisans,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “We made a commitment to improve our state’s aging infrastructure and this historic funding is a major step in holding true to that commitment.”

The largest multi-year program to build and repair infrastructure in state history will invest $50.6 billion over six years, continuing an unprecedented investment in safety, mobility and quality of life made possible by the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. The Illinois Department of Transportation’s new multi-year program is both comprehensive and multimodal, with investments in roads and bridges, aviation, transit, freight and passenger rail, waterways, and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations touching every Illinois county.

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Belt-supported law to lower prescription drug prices

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Monday, August 25, 2025 12:08 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt supported a major pharmacy reform bill that protects patient access to pharmacies and lowers prescription drug prices.

“Pharmacy middlemen have been jacking up prices without any repercussion for years,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This new law will help lower costs of prescription drugs by ending greedy tactics used by pharmacy benefit managers.”

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Mental health resources added to teacher IDs under Belt-supported law

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025 01:11 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – Teachers will soon see mental health resources on their school IDs under a new measure supported by State Senator Christopher Belt that was signed into law Friday.

“This ensures every adult working with our students has direct access to life-saving crisis resources,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This will help reinforce a culture of awareness and support.”

Read more: Mental health resources added to teacher IDs under Belt-supported law

Belt expands access to construction job training programs in Metro East

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025 09:13 AM

Sen. Christopher Belt

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt’s measure to expand career and technical education programs to support regional manufacturing was signed into law.

“Many kids have no idea that these jobs exist and they can be a part of this industry,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Without a family member or friend working in the trades, kids may never have a clue how to get started. That’s why this law is important – it amplifies access to the trades through training programs.”

Read more: Belt expands access to construction job training programs in Metro East

More Articles …

  1. Belt: We are removing barriers for organ donors willing to step forward and save lives
  2. Belt’s Warehouse Tornado Preparedness Act in response to Edwardsville tornado signed into law
  3. Belt closes phony lifetime gym membership loophole
  4. Belt looks out for blue collar workers on the job
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Springfield Office:
417-B Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5399

East St. Louis Office:
Kenneth Hall Regional
Office Bldg.
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

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