Grant Program for Exonerated Persons expanded thanks to Villivalam law
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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.”
Expanded pathways for in-state tuition eligibility for students thanks to Villivalam law
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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.”
Villivalam, Senate Transportation Committee hosts third subject matter hearing on how transit supports community quality of life
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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.”
Increased access and transparency for workers thanks to law from Villivalam
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SPRINGFIELD — A law sponsored by State Senator Ram Villivalam expands the list of documents an employee can request from their employer and the manner in which they can request them, to ensure workplace transparency.
“Continuing to support workers and their rights within the workplace is important,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “This law ensures there are continued improvements within the workplace that benefit those who need it.”
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