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Belt-supported law to lower prescription drug prices

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Monday, August 25, 2025 12:08 PM

Senator Chistopher Belt

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt supported a major pharmacy reform bill that protects patient access to pharmacies and lowers prescription drug prices.

“Pharmacy middlemen have been jacking up prices without any repercussion for years,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This new law will help lower costs of prescription drugs by ending greedy tactics used by pharmacy benefit managers.”

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Mental health resources added to teacher IDs under Belt-supported law

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025 01:11 PM

Sen. Belt

SPRINGFIELD – Teachers will soon see mental health resources on their school IDs under a new measure supported by State Senator Christopher Belt that was signed into law Friday.

“This ensures every adult working with our students has direct access to life-saving crisis resources,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This will help reinforce a culture of awareness and support.”

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Belt expands access to construction job training programs in Metro East

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025 09:13 AM

Sen. Christopher Belt

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt’s measure to expand career and technical education programs to support regional manufacturing was signed into law.

“Many kids have no idea that these jobs exist and they can be a part of this industry,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Without a family member or friend working in the trades, kids may never have a clue how to get started. That’s why this law is important – it amplifies access to the trades through training programs.”

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Belt: We are removing barriers for organ donors willing to step forward and save lives

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Monday, August 18, 2025 01:52 PM

 Sen. Chris Belt

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt championed a newly signed law to ensure taking time off work to donate an organ doesn’t put workers’ livelihoods at risk.

“This is deeply personal to me,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “I received a lifesaving kidney transplant, so I know firsthand that donations save lives. This law removes barriers for people who are willing to step forward and give that gift.”

Read more: Belt: We are removing barriers for organ donors willing to step forward and save lives

More Articles …

  1. Belt’s Warehouse Tornado Preparedness Act in response to Edwardsville tornado signed into law
  2. Belt closes phony lifetime gym membership loophole
  3. Belt looks out for blue collar workers on the job
  4. Belt secures more than $6 million in additional funding to local school districts
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Springfield Office:
417-B Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5399

East St. Louis Office:
Kenneth Hall Regional
Office Bldg.
10 Collinsville Ave., Suite 201A
East St. Louis, IL 62201
(618) 875-1212

Swansea Office:
7 Park Place, Suite C
Swansea, IL 62226
(618) 416-2452

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