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...

Stuart Backs Bill to Expand Insurance Coverage for Cancer Testing

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Cancer patients would have easier access to certain tests doctors use to determine their best treatment options under legislation that state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently voted to approve. “Even with the same diagnosis, not all...