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Katie's Chronicle Issue #46

September 18, 2023

Thank you for subscribing to Katie’s Chronicles!!! In a stunning upset Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) won the Bronze Boot, finally taking it back from Saint Louis University. I had a great night at CITY PARK with fellow legislators, alumni, and SIUE supporters!

Katie's Chronicle Issue #45

September 4, 2023

I hope everyone had a great Labor Day! These last few weeks have been very busy and interesting. The Secretary of State granted over $77 thousand to the Adult Literacy Program at Southwestern Illinois College. Programs like this are vital for individuals and families across our region, and I applaud the work being done at SWIC and other locations helping those who face barriers to literacy in whatever form they may take. Looking forward, it will be great to see the impact the granted funds will have on

Katie's Chronicle Issue #44

August 21, 2023

Back to school season is here! Everyone, be sure to wish students, teachers, staff members and bus drivers a safe and successful year. And please be mindful of school zone speed limits and bus stops-you may need to add a few minutes to your morning or afternoon commute, but it’s all about safety and protecting our kids!

Katie's Chronicle Issue #42

July 24, 2023

Happy summer! During the spring session I received funding for the expansion of the Collinsville Area Vocational Center. The Governor signed the budget on June 7th, which appropriated $25 million dollars for their expansion. This will allow for this program to reach more students within Illinois District 112, and help prepare the future workforce for our area.

Katie's Chronicle Issue #41

July 10, 2023

I hope your summer is going well! Recently, I have worked with many individuals to pass Senate Bill 2028. The bill will update the Secretary of State’s Rules of the Road handbook to ensure drivers’ ed programs are teaching safety practices for stranded motorists. I want to thank the Distress Bandanna Stranded Driver Education Inclusion program for providing this vital information to high school students around the state and for working towards the passage of the bill. Ultimately, Senate Bill 2028 should h