Rep. Katie Stuart
112th District
Springfield Office:
253-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8018
2105 Vandalia St.
Unit #16
Collinsville, IL 62234
Phone: (618) 365-6650
Full-time legislator; B.A. in Mathematics, Rutgers University; former public elementary and high school math teacher in Edwardsville and Highland; former college math instructor at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; lives in Edwardsville with her husband and two children.
Stuart-Backed Measure to Expand Protections for Survivors of Sexual Assault Signed by Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a measure supported by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, survivors of sexual assault will have increased protections when seeking medical attention.
Stuart Appointed to Property Tax Relief Task Force
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In recognition of her continued efforts to provide property tax relief to middle-class homeowners, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, was appointed to the Illinois Property Tax Relief Task Force on Friday.
Stuart Calls for New Study on Southern Illinois University Funding
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D- Edwardsville, issued the following statement after reviewing the latest report on funding for the Southern Illinois University System:
Stuart to Host Women’s Issues Citizens’ Advisory Committee Meeting
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting a Citizens’ Advisory Committee focused on women’s issues on Wednesday, July 24 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Mississippi/Illinois Room of the Morris University Center on the SIU-Edwardsville campus.
Stuart Announces Senior Scam and Identity Theft Prevention Seminar
CASEYVILLE, Ill. – To educate senior citizens about potential fraud and scams targeted at older residents, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is partnering with the Illinois Attorney General’s office to host a senior scam and identity theft prevention seminar. This will help senior constituents make sure they are protected from potential scams. The seminar will be held at Caseyville Public Library on July 10 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Stuart Hosts Opioid Round Table with Local Mayors and Public Safety Officials
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – To facilitate an open conversation between local elected officials and law enforcement, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, hosted an opioid round table with Madison County Coroner Steve Nonn, First Assistant State’s Attorney Crystal Uhe, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D- Godfrey, and state Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D- Glen Carbon. The meeting was held at the Public Safety Building in Edwardsville.
Stuart Measure to Raise Teacher Pay, Address Teacher Shortage Advances to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help address the teacher shortage currently facing Illinois, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently passed legislation to increase the minimum salary for teachers throughout the state.
Stuart Appointed to Elder Abuse Task Force, Highlights Elder Abuse Awareness Month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is working to bring attention to the need to address elder abuse in Illinois, and passed legislation to create the Elder Abuse Task Force to help create a statewide plan to combat Elder Abuse. Stuart was recently appointed as the first member of the task force.
Stuart Hosts Community Shred Day in Edwardsville to Help Prevent Identity Theft
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – To provide constituents with a free and safe way to destroy sensitive documents, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, hosted a community shred day with state Rep. Monica Bristow, D- Godfrey, and state Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D- Glen Carbon. Outdated documents, like old medical records, old bill statements or mail, can put people at risk for identity theft if not disposed of correctly.
Sports Betting Expansion to Benefit Fairmount Park Due to Stuart’s Role in Negotiation Process
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Fairmount Park Racetrack will benefit from the recent expansion on gambling and sports betting as a result of efforts by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville. Stuart was on the negotiation team for establishing new regulations and expansions on gambling and online sports betting in the state of Illinois.