Mar 27, 2026 | Vella
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is cracking down on junk fees that cost consumers an estimated $3,000 every year, with a new measure that holds businesses accountable for charges added on top of advertised purchase prices. “At a time when every...
Mar 23, 2026 | Vella
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is taking action to lower home and auto insurance costs by passing a new bill that ensures Illinois customers are not paying to pad the profits of big corporations or cover corporate losses in high-risk states...
Feb 26, 2026 | Vella
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, introduced legislation to cut the cost of living for Illinoisans, especially those supporting children, by creating back-to-school sales tax holiday periods in August and January. “Having to choose between paying a...
Feb 26, 2026 | Vella
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —Working to reduce the spread of inaccurate health information, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is introducing new legislation that would establish an expert team under the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to monitor and counter the...
Feb 20, 2026 | Vella
ROCKFORD, Ill. —State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is partnering with the Illinois Tollway Authority to host an I-PASS On Demand event to help local residents access free I-PASS sticker tags and receive account assistance. The event will take place on Saturday, March...