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More than $480,000 in tourism grants coming to Metro East thanks to Belt

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Tuesday, July 01, 2025 02:26 PM

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EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt secured nearly half a million dollars in grant funding to boost tourism in the Metro East.

“Investing in tourism brings more people to Illinois, boosting the local economy and creating more jobs,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “With the Metro East bordering Missouri, we have seen how these investments encourage people to visit from out of state. Whether you’re a family-owned restaurant or a new boutique, investments in tourism help our entire community.”

Administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, a total of $6.3 million was awarded to 36 grantees through the Route 66 Grant Program, Tourism Attractions Grant Program and Tourism Private Sector Grant Program.

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Belt: Education is the government’s best return on investment

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Monday, June 30, 2025 10:37 AM

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CHICAGO – Understanding that the college admissions process can be difficult for students to navigate, State Senator Christopher Belt worked to make the process easier for high school juniors, seniors and community college transfer students.

“Investing in our students is by far the best return on investment the government could get,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This is essentially an automatic admissions program that students can opt in to. It will really help streamline the process for students and their families.”

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Belt passes Warehouse Tornado Preparedness Act in wake of Edwardsville tragedy

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Friday, May 30, 2025 08:50 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – In direct response to the deadly tornado that struck an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville in December 2021, State Senator Christopher Belt passed a measure through the Illinois Senate creating the Warehouse Tornado Preparedness Act.

“This tragedy exposed serious gaps in emergency preparedness at large warehouse facilities,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This measure ensures no worker in Illinois will be left unprotected the next time severe weather strikes.”

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Belt expands organ donation leave for working people

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Thursday, May 29, 2025 07:37 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt passed a measure through the Illinois Senate to ensure taking time off work to donate an organ doesn’t put workers’ livelihoods at risk.

“This bill is deeply personal to me,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “As someone who received a lifesaving kidney transplant, I know firsthand how life-changing and life-saving these donations are. We should be removing barriers for people who are willing to step forward and give that gift.”

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More Articles …

  1. Belt supports banning cellphone usage in schools during instructional time
  2. Belt secures over $8 million for bike, pedestrian paths in Belleville, O’Fallon & Venice
  3. Belt moves to keep more students in state for college
  4. Belt passes bill to protect workers’ wages
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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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