Illinois State Senator Ram Villivalam
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License plates to support the 100 Club of Illinois thanks to Villivalam and Kelly law

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Friday, August 09, 2024 03:16 PM

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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois residents will see a new license plate option featuring the 100 Club of Illinois thanks to a measure sponsored by State Senator Ram Villivalam.

“Supporting organizations that regularly give back to members of our community is important, especially when the organization uplifts residents through tragedy,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “This law will support the 100 Club of Illinois and their efforts to make sure when a family is faced with tragedy, they have the resources they need.”

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Grant Program for Exonerated Persons expanded thanks to Villivalam law

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Friday, August 09, 2024 03:15 PM

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SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Ram Villivalam championed a new law that will expand access to the Grant Program for Exonerated Persons that will now allow unused program benefits to be passed on to a child or spouse.

“Supporting access to education is crucial, as it expands opportunities to improve the future of people within our community,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “Wrongful convictions impact not only the individual, but also their families and loved ones. It is imperative that we look for ways to support them as well.”

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Expanded pathways for in-state tuition eligibility for students thanks to Villivalam law

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Friday, August 09, 2024 03:15 PM

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SPRINGFIELD- To increase access to higher education opportunities for students, including many of our immigrant residents, State Senator Ram Villivalam championed a law that expands eligibility for in-state tuition at Illinois colleges and universities.

“By expanding the eligibility pathways for in-state tuition, we are continuing to break down barriers to higher education,” said Villivalam. “This law will help ensure these opportunities continue to be accessible to members of our community.”

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Villivalam, Senate Transportation Committee hosts third subject matter hearing on how transit supports community quality of life

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Friday, August 09, 2024 02:31 PM

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CHICAGO - Third in a series of subject matter hearings, Senate Transportation Chair Ram Villivalam held a hearing Friday on the state of public transit and how it supports community quality of life.

“Public transit transforms the lives of our communities, neighbors and families by connecting them to essential resources – giving us a higher quality of life,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “By having these conversations, we are able to identify and see how transit supports various areas of our lives, and what work can be done to build upon this support.”

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  1. Increased access and transparency for workers thanks to law from Villivalam
  2. Villivalam hosts second subject matter hearing on the state of public transit
  3. Law to enhance masonry workforce championed by Villivalam
  4. Villivalam, Huynh law extends dependent insurance coverage to parents and stepparents
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Welcome

I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy. While there is no question that the last few years have been an unprecedented and unsettling time for all of us, my office and I have partnered with and witnessed the incredible support offered by members of our communities.
 
I remain committed to providing proactive, progressive, and effective representation on behalf of the residents of the 8th State Senate District.
 
My office and I aim to provide top notch constituent services and to keep you updated on the latest in Springfield. This website is your portal to connecting with my office and I for any way we may be of assistance to you or your family, including keeping you informed on our community-centered agenda in the Illinois Senate. Below you can find our contact information, office hours and the latest news.
 
We're available in-person or by telephone and/or email Monday through Friday from 9AM-5PM. We frequently check our voicemail as well as our email system outside those hours to ensure we're helping with all urgent constituent matters.
 
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All my best,
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Ram Villivalam
State Senator, IL-08

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District Office
3851 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
(872) 208-5188

Springfield Office
Stratton Office Building
401 S. Spring St.
Section C, Office E
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5500

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