ROCKFORD, Ill. – As one of his first pieces of legislation, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, filed House Bill 2389 to prohibit ex-legislators immediately becoming corporate lobbyists after leaving office in an effort to help restore faith in government. “For too...
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As one of his first pieces of legislation, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, filed House Bill 2428 to prohibit future legislators from receiving a taxpayer funded pension when they leave office. This is following Vella’s own decision to refuse a...
ROCKFORD, Ill. – In partnership with the Winnebago County Health Department, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is assisting local residents who qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine to sign up for appointments. “The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine and the process for...
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As Illinois continues to face financial issues, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is co-sponsoring legislation to put an end to automatic pay raises for legislators. “As millions are out of work due to the pandemic and years of fiscal mismanagement,...
ROCKFORD, Ill. – In response to Governor Pritzker’s Budget and State of the State Address, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, issued the following statement: “The Governor’s budget address marks the beginning of a long process to ensure the General Assembly passes a...
ROCKFORD, Ill. – In order to provide high quality constituent service to the people of the 68th House District, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is announcing the opening of his district office located at 4007 N. Mulford in Loves Park on February 19. “I want the...