Villivalam leads legislation that would accelerate lead service line replacements
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SPRINGFIELD ─ State Senator Ram Villivalam is leading the charge with legislation that would bolster lead service line replacements in Illinois.
“Lead service lines are a health hazard, putting people at risk for lead poisoning and contributing to cardiovascular, kidney and reproductive issues,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “With roughly 400,000 lead service lines across Chicago alone, it is imperative we work to combat the risks these service lines pose to our neighbors and ensure they are replaced in a timely manner.”
Villivalam: Illinois will safeguard voters after federal protections weakened by Supreme Court
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CHICAGO ─ In the wake of Wednesday’s US Supreme Court ruling eroding historic minority protections under the Voting Rights Act, State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) said he and other Illinois leaders would continue working to enshrine those rights at the state level and ensure every voice is heard.
“This ruling is a mistake that rolls back decades of hard-fought progress. In some states, it will silence communities and open the door to discrimination in elections.
Villivalam advances measure that would regulate the use of micromobility devices in an effort to make safety meet innovation
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SPRINGFIELD ─ State Senator Ram Villivalam spearheaded a measure through the Senate that would establish regulations for the use of toy vehicles, motor-driven bicycles and other small, low-speed electric mobility devices in Illinois.
“E-bikes and other increasingly popular micromobility devices are being utilized by our neighbors. While these devices provide more accessibility for our residents, they have also led to tragic accidents,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “It is imperative that we implement safeguards to ensure that everyone who uses a micromobility device is able to do so in a safe way.”
Villivalam advances measure through Senate to ensure townships may provide additional food assistance to residents
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SPRINGFIELD ─ State Senator Ram Villivalam advanced a measure through the Senate that would ensure townships are able to provide additional food assistance to residents.
“Residents across our communities have been faced with having to wonder where there next meal was going to come from as a result of cuts to SNAP benefits by the Trump Administration,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “As a result, our neighbors went hungry and local food pantries were left with little resources to fill in the gap.”
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