Vella Passes Bill to Expand Mental Health Access

ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed legislation to expand access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment by requiring private insurers to provide fairer and more consistent reimbursement rates.  “Too many families here in Rockford...

Vella Backed Legislation to Invest in Safer, More Reliable Transit

ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed new legislation that will deliver over $1.5 million in annual funding to strengthen Northern Illinois transit systems and protect essential services for riders across the region. “This bill will make our...

Vella Pass Property Tax to Give Relief to Seniors

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...