Vella Backs Legislation Expanding Tax Deduction for Companies

May 26, 2021 | Vella

ROCKFORD, Ill. – With many businesses struggling due to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is backing legislation to provide relief to companies by allowing them to receive a full State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction,...

Hirschauer Joins House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

May 26, 2021 | Hirschauer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, has been appointed to serve on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee for the remainder of the 2021-2022 legislative session, pledging to be a strong advocate for military families and veterans seeking support...

Manley Backs Legislation to Increase Gun Safety

May 24, 2021 | Manley

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to keep guns out of the wrong hands, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, helped pass legislation that would strengthen Illinois’ “Red Flag” laws, which allow family members to petition the court to remove guns from individuals who may be a...

Yang Rohr Supports Cut to Trailer Tax Fees

May 24, 2021 | Yang Rohr

NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is working to reverse the increase in license plate fees for small trailers, having supported legislation that would reduce the annual registration fee from $118 to $18. “I have heard from several...