Vella-Supported Legislation to End Legislator Salary Loophole

ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to put an end to wasteful government practices in Springfield, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is backing legislation that would prohibit legislators from getting paid for a full-months’ work for working as little as one day....

Stuart Bill Would Provide Tax Break for Back-to-School Shopping

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Families would save some money during back-to-school shopping season under legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to lower the sales tax on clothing and school supplies for a designated week at the beginning of August....

Vella Fights to Freeze Senior Property Tax Increases

ROCKFORD, Ill. – To help reduce the financial burden on his constituents, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, introduced legislation to lower property taxes on seniors by freezing assessment values for seniors receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). “While...

Mason Advocates For Expanded Suicide Prevention in Schools

GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is sponsoring a measure that would update school suicide prevention guidance and give greater support to young people who are at an increased risk of committing suicide. “We know that students who have mental health...