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Friday, May 26, 2017
Spain Bill to Allow Volunteers at State Parks Heads to Governor

Following House passage in April, the Illinois Senate on Thursday passed legislation proposed by State Rep. Ryan Spain to allow volunteer work to be performed at Illinois State Parks.  …


Monday, May 22, 2017
Spain launches Summer Reading Program

State Representative Ryan Spain announced the official launch of his First Annual Summer Reading Club Program for grade school students who live within the 73rd Legislative District.  The program is…


Thursday, April 6, 2017
Spain passes first bill in House, which allows volunteer work at State Parks

State Rep. Ryan Spain passed his first bill on Wednesday, a bipartisan measure to allow volunteer work to be performed at Illinois State Parks.   “This is common-sense legislation that…


Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Spain: Time for Action on Pension Reform is Now

State Rep. Ryan Spain issued the following statement on Tuesday from Springfield.   “The Spring legislative session is now almost half over with no movement toward a budget resolution, little…


Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Sparland to receive grant dollars for sewer improvements

State Rep. Ryan Spain shared on Monday that the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity contacted him to announce the Village of Sparland will receive $61,521 to replace the…


Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Neponset to receive grant dollars for water tower improvements

State Rep. Ryan Spain shared on Monday that the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity contacted him to announce the Village of Neponset will receive $341,865 for water tower…


Wednesday, March 1, 2017
How to help Washburn residents following Feb. 28 tornado

From Rep. Ryan Spain: I went out to Washburn this morning to meet with Mayor Werner Elliott following the Tornado that touched down there on Tuesday evening. At least eight…


Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Spain: Spurring Economic Growth Critical to Budget Fix

State Rep. Ryan Spain issued the following statement following Governor Rauner’s Budget Address on Wednesday:   “I agree with the Governor that spurring economic growth is critical to the budget…


Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Video: Rep Spain asks for moment of silence for fallen Navy SEAL, Chief Special Warfare Operator William “Ryan” Owens, on Illinois House Floor

Friday, February 3, 2017
Rep. Spain’s Committee Work to Focus on Human Services & Economic Development

State Rep. Ryan Spain announced on Friday that he has received committee appointments to seven committees as the 100thGeneral Assembly commences.   Among critical committee appointments for the newly elected…