ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is raising awareness on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Funeral Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance for funeral costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “After a year in which...
ROCKFORD, Ill. – In order to provide financial relief to his constituents, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, helped pass legislation that would expand the eligibility of seniors who can defer their property taxes as well as increase the amount they can defer. “While...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A proposal to reduce the license plate fee for small trailers is set to become law after months of support from state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford. “I’m happy we were able to come together in a bipartisan fashion to pass a bill that returns the fee...
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his commitment to cleaning up corruption in Springfield, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, backed an ethics reform package that will increase transparency and end corrupt practices to ensure that elected officials are working in the best...
ROCKFORD, Ill. – In response to reports of new scams targeting Illinoisans, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is encouraging residents to take steps to protect themselves from scams and fraud. “It is disgusting to see that there are those who would attempt to...