SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is prioritizing first responders and helping promote more diverse recruitment among fire departments by creating a new paid family leave program for firefighters, paramedics and EMTs. “First responders...
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is fighting for justice for all survivors of sexual assault by passing a new bill cracking down on incidents where consent is obtained through deception. “We must always advocate for victims and that means...
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Working to guarantee that residents have adequate healthcare coverage, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, supported a measure that requires health insurance to cover telehealth service the same as regular office visits. “A top priority...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, attended the bill signing Wednesday for her legislation, House Bill 2878, to help early childhood teachers advance their careers and strengthen families’ access to high-quality child care. “Illinois is facing a...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure to help attract qualified social workers to work on child welfare cases sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is now law in Illinois. “When a child is potentially being abused or neglected at home, it’s critical that they...