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Belt secures $400,000 to expand doula services in Metro East

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Thursday, February 13, 2025 09:59 AM

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BELLEVILLE – State Senator Christopher Belt helped secure a $400,000 grant for Doula Lab, a Belleville-based organization that provides doula services and training for the Metro East community.

“The path to parenthood looks different for everyone, so it’s important we invest in pregnancy services that help individuals feel respected, supported and safe,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “I have been a major advocate for doula services in Springfield throughout my career, and I’m glad we’re taking the necessary steps to expand services.”  

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Belt launches Valentine’s Day card drive for seniors

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Tuesday, February 04, 2025 01:05 PM

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EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt’s office is collecting store-bought or handmade cards for residents in long-term care facilities for Valentine’s Day.

“Let’s show our support for our senior community and let them know we are thinking about them on Valentine’s Day,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This is a really simple way to brighten someone’s day.”  

Individuals are encouraged to write kind notes and drop them off or mail them to Belt’s district offices, located at the Kenneth Hall Regional Office Building, 10 Collinsville Ave., Suite 201A, East St. Louis, IL 62201 or 7 Park Place, Suite C, Swansea, IL 62226. Belt is collecting cards until Monday, Feb. 10 and will deliver them to local long-term care facilities.

People with questions can reach out to Belt’s East St. Louis office at (618) 875-1212 or Swansea office at (618) 746-8126.

Valentine's Day Card Drive

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025 09:34 AM


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Belt to chair Senate Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025 09:01 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt will serve as the chair of the Senate Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee for the 104th General Assembly.

“My number one focus is to hold the line on funding for law enforcement and gun violence prevention,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “We need to make public safety a priority, and I will advocate for state spending to reflect that.”  

Prior to serving in the Illinois Senate, Belt enjoyed an 18-year career as a law enforcement officer. He spent 16 years with the St. Clair County Probation and Detention Center and two years as the regional deputy administrator of aftercare for the central and southern regions of Illinois.

Since taking office, Belt has passed laws to advance public safety, develop pre-apprenticeship programs across the state and secure funding to upgrade roads and bridges. Under Belt’s leadership, the Illinois State Police saw historic funding to hire and train 200 new state troopers in the most recent state budget.

“I also want to make sure that we keep our foot on the gas when it comes to fixing the roads,” said Belt. “Infrastructure improvements are great for our community and the men and women in labor.”

For a full list of Belt’s committee assignments, click here.

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  1. Belt applauds funding to improve adolescent mental health services in district
  2. Belt to host Thanksgiving turkey giveaway
  3. Belt urges residents to nominate local school board members for award
  4. Over $212,000 in library and literacy grants coming to the Metro East, thanks to Belt
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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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