Illinois State House District 49
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 49: Villa Highlights 100 Years of Suffrage for Illinois Women
To commemorate the women’s suffrage movement and the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is sponsoring a new resolution to remember Illinois as the first state to ratify suffrage and the 72-year fight to achieve a woman’s right to vote in the United States.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 49: Villa Hosts Healthy Classroom Supply Drive to Support Local Teachers and Students
Through the end of January state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is hosting a “Kick the Cooties to the Curb” healthy classroom supply drive to stock local classrooms and keep students and teachers healthy and happy this cold and flu season.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 49: Villa Invites the Community to Seminars on Immigrant Rights
To help immigrants and their families understand their rights under the law, State Representative Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is sponsoring a series of free seminars that will cover a variety of topics with support groups during the month of January.
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Property tax task force really 'a PR campaign for the graduated income tax,' candidate Curtis claims
Illinois House candidate Laura Curtis (R-North Aurora) insists that another task force is hardly the solution for the property tax crisis that has long gripped Illinois.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 49: Villa Urges Congress to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
To bring attention to the Violence Against Women Act, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is sponsoring new legislation to embolden Congress to reauthorize this critical measure.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 49: Villa Invites Community to December Advisory Committees
To hear the thoughts and concerns of local residents on a variety of issues facing the state and community, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is hosting environmental, youth, education and mental health advisory committees during the month of December.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 49: Villa Highlights Importance of Shopping Local During Holiday Season
As the holiday shopping season begins and with the recent recognition of Small Business Saturday, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is highlighting the importance of shopping small and supporting local businesses in the community.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 49: Villa Stands Up for Working Families Post Janus
State Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, recently supported new legislation to protect the privacy of Illinois workers in response to the United States Supreme Court ruling on Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 49: Villa Passes Legislative Package for Ethics Reform in Government
To increase transparency and accountability among government officials, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, recently passed a package of legislative reforms to improve and strengthen ethics rules and crack down on lobbying practices.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 49: Villa for Local Residents of the Third Year to a Medicare Seminar
Continuing her commitment to fight for affordable medical care, State Representative Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is sponsoring a Seminar on Medicare with AgeOptions.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 49: Villa Backs Measure to Ban Flavored Vaping Products Intended to Appeal to Teens and Children
Following a spike in reports linking vaping to breathing problems and deaths, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to ban flavored tobacco products, such as flavored juice for vapes and e-cigarettes, from being sold, bought and distributed in Illinois.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 49: Villa Invites Local Seniors to Medicare Seminar
Continuing her commitment to fight for affordable health care for local residents, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is partnering with the Illinois Department on Aging for a Medicare Seminar.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 49: Villa Highlights Diaper Need Awareness Week, Collects Diapers for Low-Income Families
To help local families that struggle with diaper need, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is hosting a diaper drive during Diaper Need Awareness Week.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 49: Villa Hosts Koffee with Karina in Bartlett
To meet with local residents and discuss important issues facing Illinois, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, recently hosted Koffee with Karina at the Bartlett Park District building.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 49: Villa, Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Present Business Grant to Wittenstein
Continuing her efforts to boost the local economy and create new jobs, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, recently joined the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) to present the Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) grant to Wittenstein, a local manufacturer of motors, gearboxes and controls, on behalf of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 49: Villa Appointed to Child Welfare Task Force
A credit to the freshman legislator’s experience as a direct service provider and advocate for Illinois’ most vulnerable children, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, was recently appointed to the Task Force on Strengthening the Child Welfare Workforce for Children and Families.
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Rep. Villa-sponsored law amending the Medical Patient Rights Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Rep. Karina Villa (D-49) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Medical Patient Rights Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Villa-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Karina Villa (D-49) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Villa-sponsored law amending the Property Tax Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Karina Villa (D-49) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Property Tax Code went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Villa-sponsored law amending the Mobile Home Local Services Tax Act goes into effect on Aug. 23
A new law sponsored by Rep. Karina Villa (D-49) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Mobile Home Local Services Tax Act went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.