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Villivalam introduces measure to unify public transit in the northeastern Illinois region

Category: Press Releases
Friday, January 31, 2025 04:08 PM

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SPRINGFIELD- State Senator Ram Villivalam introduced a measure to ensure safe, reliable, accessible, and integrated service in the northeastern Illinois region.

“As someone who grew up using public transit and as someone who represents thousands of constituents who are reliant on public transit to get to their school, doctor, and place of work, I am committed to implementing the bold policies needed to achieve a robust public transit system,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “It is imperative that we continue to improve public transit to ensure that it works for all of our residents and that the system is accountable to the taxpayers.”

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Villivalam named Majority Caucus Whip for 104th General Assembly

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Thursday, January 23, 2025 09:20 AM

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SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) released the following statement after being appointed to serve as majority caucus whip for the 104th General Assembly:

“I am honored to share that Senate President Don Harmon and my colleagues have chosen me as one of the Majority Caucus Whips. I look forward to continuing to advocate on behalf of working and middle class families of the 8th District and across the state of Illinois in this new role.

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Villivalam supports measure to increase nursing home staff add-on payments

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Wednesday, January 08, 2025 08:41 AM

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SPRINGFIELD - To ensure nursing homes have the resources to be properly staffed, State Senator Ram Villivalam supported a measure that would make changes to the formula used for calculating per-diem add-on payments for nursing home staff.

“The 8th Senate District has the highest number of nursing homes in the State,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “It is imperative I voted to ensure that our nursing homes have the resources to be staffed at the highest levels. It is a top priority to provide quality care for our resident and decent worker’s conditions.”

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Villivalam supports Karina’s Law to enhance protections for domestic violence survivors

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Tuesday, January 07, 2025 05:46 PM

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SPRINGFIELD - To enhance protections for people experiencing domestic violence, State Senator Ram Villivalam supported a measure that would allow for the apprehension of firearms, parts, and FOID cards upon the issuance of an emergency restraining order.

“No one who is seeking protections from a person who poses a threat should have to worry about being at risk for firearm-related violence,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “It is imperative that I voted to strengthen protections to further protect those who have sought an emergency restraining order.”

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  1. Villivalam measure to protect those seeking a name change
  2. Illinois legislators and transit stakeholders reflect on delegation trip to Germany
  3. Villivalam hosts sixth subject matter hearing on how funding transit is a statewide priority
  4. Villivalam hosts fifth subject matter hearing on how transit mitigates climate impact
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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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