Apr 16, 2021 | Vella
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, introduced legislation that would keep the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) from taking children away from parents solely due to the parent being a domestic abuse survivor. “It is unconscionable that...
Apr 14, 2021 | Vella
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to help facilitate economic growth, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, introduced legislation that would cut license fees for businesses owned by veterans. “With all that veterans have done for our country, the least we can do...
Apr 9, 2021 | Vella
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is supporting legislation that would increase accessibility to affordable child care. “As we begin to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and people start to return to working in-person instead of remotely, it is...
Apr 9, 2021 | Vella
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is promoting the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL) Scholarship, which will help cover the cost of college for 10 Illinois women. “Everyone deserves to be able to pursue a higher education, regardless of their...
Apr 5, 2021 | Vella
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to reduce healthcare costs, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is backing legislation allowing unused prescription drugs to be donated and distributed to patients. “With many people unable to afford and access the medication...
Mar 31, 2021 | Vella
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is working to make local voices heard in Illinois’ redistricting process by bringing a public hearing of the House Redistricting Committee to the Rockford area on April 5th at 10 a.m. The hearing will be held...