Villivalam, Senate Transportation Committee to host hearings on the state of public transit

CHICAGO –  State Senator Ram Villivalam –  a longtime public transit advocate, and chair of the Senate Transportation Committee – will host a number of hearings throughout the coming months to discuss the state of public transit, ranging from how it positively impacts our economic and public health system to the service improvements that need to take place to better serve our communities.

“In order to provide a public transit system that works for our people, we have to collaboratively discuss how it can better serve our communities,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “These hearings will serve as a place for these conversations to occur, and ensure we are working toward the common goal of providing safe, reliable, accessible, economically impactful, and environmentally conscious transportation for all.”

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Villivalam, Olickal law ensures options for changes to birth certificates

SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Ram Villivalam led the charge on a new law that ensures options for those seeking a correction to information on a birth certificate.

“No one should have to be in a situation where their important documents do not reflect who they are,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “It was imperative that we streamlined the process for when someone is seeking such changes.”

Currently, if someone has a birth certificate issued by a different state or country, the person would have to secure a lawyer in that state or country and travel to make the change to the document.

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Local Chambers of Commerce to receive over $75,000 for Back to Business grants

SPRINGFIELD - In continuation of an initiative from State Senator Ram Villivalam, five local chambers of commerce received funding to help support small businesses.

“Small businesses are an essential underpinning to our economy,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “I am honored to see that five of our local chambers were able to receive grants that will continue to invest into our vibrant communities.”

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Villivalam: Budget increases funds for K-12 education for our youth, home care for seniors, and public safety for all of our families

SPRINGFIELD- State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) released the following statement after the passage of the budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

“Building on the five balanced budgets that I have voted for and that have resulted in nine credit rating upgrades for our state, this year’s budget will continue on the mission of investing in our vibrant communities.”

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