Stuart-Backed Ethics Reform Package Advances in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.  – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently helped pass a sweeping ethics reform measure that increases transparency around lobbying and cracks down on corruption in state government. “Ethics reform has long been a top priority of mine,”...

Stuart Moves Essential Policy to Combat Elder Abuse

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, passed two proposals out of the House to better protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. These proposals are the culmination of her work on the Illinois Elder Abuse Task...

Stuart Leads Effort to Reduce Trailer Fees

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A proposal to reduce the license plate fee for small trailers is set to become law after months of advocacy by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville. “I’ve heard from so many folks who are frustrated that the trailer registration fee increased...

Stuart Sponsors Bill to Protect Survivors of Human Trafficking

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Survivors of human trafficking would be able to keep their personal information and location confidential under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D- Edwardsville, which passed the House on Wednesday. “Survivors of exploitation...