Author: Nancy Garcia
Villa measure expanding access to non-opioid prescriptions passes Senate
SPRINGFIELD – A measure led by State Senator Karina Villa that would increase access to alternative options for opioid prescription medication passed the Senate on Thursday. “With the potential risk
Villa law addresses sexual misconduct by law enforcement
SPRINGFIELD – A new law championed by State Senator Karina Villa to protect individuals from exploitation while interacting with law enforcement was signed into law on Friday. “Our laws must
Villa measure supporting children with complex medical needs and their families advances
SPRINGFIELD – To ensure children with complex medical needs continue to receive proper care, State Senator Karina Villa advanced a measure that would establish the Certified Family Health Aide Program
Villa measure fortifying housing laws advances
SPRINGFIELD – To combat housing insecurity and uphold human rights, State Senator Karina Villa advanced a measure that would place restrictions on municipal and county crime-free and nuisance property ordinances
Villa advances measure to end discriminatory disciplining in schools
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Karina Villa advanced a measure that would address unequitable school disciplinary practices. “The practice of ticketing in schools does not address the root causes of students’
Villa measure expanding access to non-opioid prescriptions advances
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Karina Villa advanced a measure that would increase access to non-opioid prescription medication to address the often-fatal addictiveness of prescription opioids. “Prescription opioid medications are highly
Villa, LaPointe host press conference on equity in behavioral health care services
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Karina Villa stood alongside State Representative Lindsey LaPointe and fellow legislators and advocates to call for equity in mental health and substance use treatment. “Many individuals
