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Friday, May 15, 2026
E-News Update: Gas Prices, Affordability, Firefighters Memorial

May 15, 2026  Rep. Spain Proposes Six-Month Suspension of Sales Tax on Gasoline In an effort to provide desperately needed relief to Illinoisans, Deputy Republican Leader Ryan Spain has filed HB 5738. The…


Friday, April 17, 2026
E-News Update: Gas Sales Tax Suspension Proposed, Teen Driver Safety Law Passes House

April 17, 2026 House Republicans Propose Six-Month Suspension of Sales Tax on Gasoline Deputy Leader Ryan Spain and State Representative Regan Deering held a press conference today to discuss the affordability issues…


Tuesday, March 17, 2026
E-News Update: Today is Primary Election Day in Illinois

March 17, 2026  Today is Primary Election Day in Illinois Today is Primary Election Day in Illinois! This is your last day to vote in the Primary Election to select…


Tuesday, March 3, 2026
E-News Update: Pritzker proposes largest budget in state history

State Rep. Ryan Spain responds to Pritzker Budget Address State Representative Ryan Spain gave the following statement after the conclusion of Governor Pritzker’s combined State of the State and Budget…


Friday, February 6, 2026
E-News Update: Whiteside County visits focus on job growth, healthcare, and food access

February 6, 2026 Medicare 101 in Rock Falls attracts a crowd State Representative Brad Fritts and I hosted a free Medicare 101 Seminar for local seniors on Tuesday morning, February 3rd at…


Wednesday, January 14, 2026
E-News Update: Princeton Covered Bridge, Medicare 101 Seminar and more

January 14, 2026 IDOT Update: Safety updates, signage planned for Princeton Red Covered Bridge IDOT Update – 2026 – Friday, January 9, 2026 Plans to restore Princeton’s iconic Red Covered Bridge made significant…


Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Update: Holiday Diaper Drive, Public Safety, Transportation

DIAPER DRIVE Spread some cheer with Rep. Spain’s annual Holiday Diaper Drive. State Representative Ryan Spain invites constituents to spread some holiday cheer to families in need this year by donating to…


Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Update: Veto Session Recap

MASS TRANSIT Illinois Democrats Pass a $2.5 Billion Mass Transit Bailout. It was déjà vu all over again at the Capitol last week, with Illinois Democrats passing more tax hikes in…


Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Support Princeville in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Contest

Princeville High School is competing in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest. This contest is designed to highlight high school football programs across the country, giving one winning school…


Friday, June 6, 2025
Update: End of Spring Session Recap

BUDGET/TAXESDemocrats Pass $55.2 Billion Budget Another year, another budget, and another near-record-breaking spending increase. Just before midnight on the last day of the legislative session, Illinois House Democrats passed the FY26…