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Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Rep. Spain to Host Traveling Office Hours in Fulton & Morrison July 16

To assist 73rd House District residents, State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) invites constituents to attend one of his upcoming Traveling Office Hours on July 16 in Fulton and Morrison. Rep. Spain or a…


Friday, July 4, 2025
Happy Independence Day

249 years ago, our forefathers declared independence and established our great country. Happy 4th of July!


Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Rep. Spain Lauds Signing of Transformational Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

Speaking at a press conference to announce the signing of the Prescription Drug Affordability Act yesterday in Peoria, Rep. Ryan Spain said it is a transformational piece of legislation that…


Wednesday, July 2, 2025
IDNR and State Fire Marshal Urge Fireworks Safety This Fourth of July

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are reminding organizations and individuals sponsoring fireworks displays to keep safety top of…


Tuesday, July 1, 2025
New Illinois Laws Take Effect July 1

Starting Today, Illinois will usher in several new laws ranging from education requirements to a ban on small single-use plastic bottles in hotels. The state will also implement several new…


Friday, June 27, 2025
Delivery Tax In Limbo As Illinois Democrats Reach Deeper Into Your Wallet

Do you ever get things delivered from retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, or even your favorite small business? Whether it’s school supplies, household essentials, groceries, or pizza, delivery has become…


Monday, June 23, 2025
Another Day, Another SAFE-T Act Failure

This time, a former teacher accused of sexually abusing a student could not be held pre-trial because of provisions in this misguided law. The judge in the case stated, “While…


Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Rep. Spain Joins Lawsuit Challenging Democrats’ Unconstitutional Practices

State Representative Ryan Spain is joining fellow Republicans, including State Senator Li Arellano, Jr. and State Representative Bradley Fritts, in a lawsuit filed in Sangamon County to enforce the Illinois…


Monday, June 16, 2025
Rep. Spain: Dem Budget Sets Table for More Tax Hikes

Following the signing of the Fiscal Year 2026 Illinois budget by Gov. Pritzker, a $55.2 billion budget that increases state spending by $2 billion more than last year and includes…


Monday, June 16, 2025
Pritzker Grilled by Congress Over Illinois’ Failed Sanctuary State Policies

Governor JB Pritzker appeared before the House Oversight Committee in Washington, D.C. last week, where he was grilled by Congressional members over Illinois’ sanctuary state laws. Over the course of the…