Villivalam condemns antisemitic attack in Washington, D.C.
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CHICAGO — State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) released the following statement after two Israeli Embassy aides were fatally shot in Washington, D.C.:
“I am horrified that two young individuals were targeted and murdered yesterday at an event held at a Jewish Museum. My heart goes out to their families and friends, and to the Jewish community that has faced a relentless increase of antisemitic attacks.
Villivalam measure to phase out forever chemicals in protective clothing and equipment
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SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Ram Villivalam is sponsoring a measure, in collaboration with the Associated Firefighters of Illinois, that would further protect firefighters by phasing out the use of clothing and equipment containing toxic chemicals known as PFAS.
“Firefighters risk their lives each day responding to fires, car accidents and more,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “Continuing to allow for harmful chemicals to be used in their protective clothing and equipment puts their long-term health at risk.”
Villivalam spearheads measure to reduce burden on seniors looking to renew their driver's license
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SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Ram Villivalam is spearheading a measure alongside the Illinois Secretary of State and AARP to reduce barriers seniors face when looking to renew their driver’s licenses.
“Our senior drivers are proven to be the safest drivers on the road, yet they are continuously burdened with some of the strictest driving test requirements in the nation,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “We need to ensure that processes, such as renewing a license, continue to be accessible to all, especially for those who pose the least amount of risk to other drivers.”
Villivalam spearheads measure to provide schools with cultural or religious calendar dates
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SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Ram Villivalam is spearheading a measure aimed at providing schools with calendar dates indicating when a portion of students may be absent due to cultural or religious reasons ─ further assisting schools when scheduling major school or athletic events.
“Illinois is home to many diverse communities, which means portions of a student body may be absent due to a cultural or religious holiday at various times throughout the year,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “No student should have to worry about missing an important event, and providing our schools with this information is imperative.”
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Ram Villivalam
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