Vella Highlights COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program

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...

Vella Sponsors Effort to Reduce Trailer Fees

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...

Vella Helps Pass Legislation Cracking Down on Corruption

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...

Vella Warns Residents of New Scams Targeting Illinoisans

  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...