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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Pritzker Vetoes Bipartisan Measure to End Nuclear Moratorium

This spring, the legislature passed a historic and bipartisan measure co-sponsored by State Representative Ryan Spain to help meet energy demand in Illinois by ending the state’s moratorium on new…


Monday, August 14, 2023
Update: Firearm Ban Ruling, Ethics, State Revenue

FIREARMSIllinois Supreme Court issues ruling upholding firearm ban. Following the 4-3 split ruling issued on Friday by the Illinois Supreme Court to uphold the state’s ban on so-called “assault weapons” and…


Friday, August 11, 2023
Rep. Spain Responds to IL Supreme Court Firearm Ban Ruling

Following the 4-3 split ruling issued today by the Illinois Supreme Court to uphold the state’s ban on so-called “assault weapons” and “large capacity magazines,” House Deputy Minority Leader Ryan…


Friday, August 11, 2023
Rep. Spain Highlights Infrastructure Projects in Quad Cities Region

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that multiple projects in the Quad City area are completed, planned or underway. Eight major projects represent a total investment of more…


Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Safety Tips for Back to School

As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. It’s important to remember – and share with your children –…


Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Rep. Spain Happy to See Peoria Region Receive Needed Infrastructure Investment

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that multiple projects in the Peoria area are complete, planned or underway. Eight major projects represent a total investment of $270.6 million,…


Monday, August 7, 2023
Rep. Spain Renews Call for Ethics Reform as Mapes Trial Begins

Jury selection began today in the perjury trial of Mike Madigan’s former Chief of Staff, Tim Mapes. This is the latest episode of the federal government’s wide-ranging corruption investigation. Mapes…


Friday, August 4, 2023
Rep. Spain Calls Court Injunction Win for Free Speech and Religious Freedom

Yesterday, United States District Judge Iain Johnston issued a preliminary injunction against the implementation of Illinois Public Act 103-0270 (Senate Bill 1909), which targets crisis pregnancy centers by seeking to…


Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Illinois at cutting edge of plant-based jet fuel

An Illinois-based low carbon feed and fuel production plant has partnered with an Illinois-based aviation fuel technology provider and producer to revolutionize the jet fuel-making process. In February 2022, Marquis…


Tuesday, August 1, 2023
IDFPR and U of I Offer Free Student Loan Repayment Webinars

As the pause on federal student loans is set to end in September, the University of Illinois System Student Money Management Center (SMMC) and the Illinois Department of Financial and…