Stuart Appointed to Midwestern Higher Education Compact

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As a newly appointed commissioner for the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC), state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will join regional policymakers and university leaders in collaborative efforts to encourage best practices in the...

Stuart to Host Holiday Food Drive

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help local food pantries stock up for the winter, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, along with the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) and the United Congregations of the Metro East (UCM) will be collecting canned and...

Stuart Launches Petition Drive SIUE Fair Funding Efforts

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – In light of recent decisions made by the SIU Board of Trustees to block additional funding for SIUE and oppose measures calling for a study into the fair allocation of state funds for the Carbondale and Edwardsville campuses, state Rep. Katie...

Stuart Sponsors Bill to Protect Veteran Victims of Violence

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – In a bipartisan effort to protect Illinois veterans, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently introduced legislation to allow for additional penalties for assault and battery committed against a service member or veteran. “Any attack or...