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Campaign Kick-Off 2022
I want to remind you of my first re-election campaign kick-off with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Congressman Mike Quigley, and Senate...
Jan 3, 20221 min read
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Mobile Secretary of State's Office
Join us at the Irish American Heritage Center on Wednesday for a mobile driver services event. Schedule an appointment at...
Nov 1, 20211 min read
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Petitioning Starting Soon!
We are getting closer and closer to petition season. We need all hands on deck so please sign up to help volunteer with #TeamRam:...
Oct 22, 20211 min read
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Recent Legislative Highlights!
Last week Governor Pritzker signed four more pieces of legislation from our community-focused agenda – making a total of 27 bills signed...
Sep 7, 20211 min read
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Highlights from the Summer
We had a busy summer on the campaign-front! From events, to parades, to service projects, we were out and about in the 8th District. Here...
Sep 1, 20211 min read
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Pritzker Signs Law Making Illinois First State to Require Asian American History Be Taught in School
Originally published on NBC 5 on July 9, 2021. Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed into law a new measure making Illinois the first state...
Jul 13, 20215 min read
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IL becomes 1st state to require Asian American history in schools as Gov. Pritzker signs TEAACH ACT
Originally published on ABC 7 on July 9, 2021. SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) -- Asian American history is now a required curriculum in public...
Jul 13, 20212 min read
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Illinois becomes first state to require Asian American history to be taught in public schools
Originally published on CNN on July 9, 2021. (CNN)In the midst of a right-wing attack on creating a more inclusive education in the US,...
Jul 13, 20212 min read
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Governor signs historic Asian American curriculum bill into law
SPRINGFIELD (July 9, 2021) -- Governor Pritzker signed the TEAACH Act (Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History) into law on...
Jul 9, 20213 min read
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Democratic State Senators Denounce Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mary Miller Fundraiser
CHICAGO -- The following is a statement from State Senators Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago), Laura Fine (D-Glenview), Ram Villivalam...
Jun 23, 20211 min read
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Villivalam commends passage of sweeping gun violence prevention measure
CHICAGO – State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) released the following statement in response to the passage of a comprehensive gun...
Jun 16, 20211 min read
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Villivalam passes Future of Work Act
SPRINGFIELD – To set a standard of dignified working conditions in new industries, State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) advanced the...
Jun 4, 20211 min read
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Villivalam moves to end employment discrimination
SPRINGFIELD – To ensure that all residents have access to good-paying work, State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) passed legislation...
May 29, 20211 min read
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Villivalam to expand family and medical leave for public school employees
SPRINGFIELD – To protect the wellbeing of public school employees, State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) passed legislation in the...
May 26, 20211 min read
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TEAACH Act, Asian American history bill, advances in Springfield
HB376, the TEAACH (Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History) Act, would create the first state requirement of its kind in the...
May 25, 20212 min read
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Villivalam moves to ban Right to Work
SPRINGFIELD – To uphold the rights of working people, State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) introduced a Constitutional amendment that...
May 21, 20211 min read
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Pritzker announces $20.7 billion, six-year construction plan
Originally published on WREX on May 19, 2021. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Gov. JB Pritzker says the state’s ready to move forward into the next...
May 21, 20212 min read
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Illinois Democratic lawmakers fight for gun reform with less than two weeks left of session
Originally published on Heart of Illinois ABC on May 19, 2021. SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- A new study conducted by a nonprofit advocating for gun...
May 21, 20212 min read
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Villivalam seeks to allow students excused absences for religious holidays
To allow students of all faiths to practice freely, State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) passed legislation out of the Senate...
May 11, 20211 min read
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Villivalam: Move over for road workers
CHICAGO – To honor the working people who have died in work zones, State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago), Chair of the Senate...
May 3, 20211 min read
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