SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt passed a measure to stop gym and fitness centers from cancelling or changing benefits of a promised lifetime membership.

“We all know the feeling of being swamped by memberships and subscriptions, the last thing we need is a price hike on what was a promised rate.” said Belt (D-Swansea).  "This legislation makes sure gyms and fitness centers are honest with their members."

SPRINGFIELD— State Senator Christopher Belt advanced a measure that would strengthen prevailing wage rules to help workers receive higher pay.

“This important safeguard will help workers get a fair deal for their labor,” said Belt (D-Swansea).  “We’re closing a loophole that left many workers getting the short end of the stick because that’s not what we’re about here in Illinois.”

SWANSEA — State Senator Christopher Belt announced that school libraries across St. Clair and Madison counties will receive more than $30,000 in state grant funding.

“School libraries are a safe place for many kids to expand their knowledge and prepare for their future,” said Belt (D-Swansea).  “The funding will help our school libraries keep up with times by helping them upgrade to new technology used to help kids learn.”

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Christopher Belt secured $550,000 to help Southwestern Illinois College build pathways to good-paying jobs in the construction and building trades in the Metro East.

“We often talk about the importance of getting more people into the trades — but talk alone doesn’t build careers,” said Belt (D-Swansea).  “This funding will provide resources to train the next generation of skilled works right here in our community.”