ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed legislation aimed at expanding property tax relief for Illinois’ older residents on fixed income. This bill provides new options for paying delinquent taxes and increases the income eligibility limits for...
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Working to provide more relief to Illinoisans facing rising energy costs, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed comprehensive legislation Wednesday evening that seeks to bring down home energy bills both immediately and in the long term for...
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is applauding Stellantis’ $613 million investment to reopen its Belvidere plant, restoring more than 3,300 jobs in Illinois. “This opportunity for families and workers is a major win for northern Illinois,” said...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A proposal backed by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, would strengthen prevailing wage rules, eliminate confusion and ensure workers receive the correct amount of pay at local public works projects that include federal funding. “This is an...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Health insurance providers will be required to cover medication that slows the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementias under a new law backed by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford. “This is a proposal led by the Alzheimer’s...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the spring legislative session wrapped up Saturday, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, backed a balanced budget plan that cuts government bureaucracy in order to strengthen investment in local schools, support public safety and better prepare...