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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Karina Villa advocated for a new law that will expand protections for service and companion animals in Illinois. “The goal of this law is to protect

SPRINGFIELD – Nursing home residents will now be protected from harsh restraining practices thanks to a new law championed by State Senator Karina Villa. “Preserving human dignity and ensuring the

SPRINGFIELD – Following findings of testing bias in social worker licensure exams, State Senator Karina Villa advocated for a law to provide social workers with a more equitable avenue for

SPRINGFIELD – A measure sponsored by State Senator Karina Villa that addresses the shortage of nurses in health care facilities across Illinois was signed into law Friday. “The ongoing nurse

SPRINGFIELD – There will be more opportunities to donate to the Illinois Dream Fund, which provides scholarships to eligible college students, thanks to a new law by State Senator Karina

SPRINGFIELD – There will be more protections against gender-related violence in the workplace thanks to a new law passed by State Senator Karina Villa. “This law aims to make sure

SPRINGFIELD – To support the rights of youth committed to county-operated juvenile detention facilities, State Senator Karina Villa championed a new law that ensures youth in these facilities have access