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Thursday, June 27, 2024
Summer Reading Programs Improve Education Outcomes

Studies have shown when students are not engaged in educational activities during the summer break from school they often experience learning loss, effectively erasing gains made during the school year. …


Thursday, June 20, 2024
Rep. Spain to Host Traveling Office Hours in Albany & Cordova

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 June 26 in Albany and Cordova. Spain’s staff will be…


Monday, June 3, 2024
Rep. Spain Encourages Students to Join Summer Reading Program

State Representative Ryan Spain has launched his eighth annual Summer Reading Club Program for grade school students (K-5th grade) who live within the 73rd House District.  The program is offered to…


Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Democrats Pass Largest Budget in State history – Tax Hikes, Politician Pay Raises and a Billion Dollars for Non-Citizens

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly voted to implement a $53.1 billion spending plan, passing the largest budget in state history, without Republican…


Tuesday, May 21, 2024
IDOT Hosting Transportation Photo Contest

From the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT): Say cheese, Illinois. The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting the public to participate in a new contest to showcase how transportation is…


Thursday, May 16, 2024
Spain, Weaver Pass Legislation to Improve Revitalization Efforts of Blighted Communities

Legislation carried in the Illinois House of Representatives by State Representative Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) and co-sponsored by fellow Peoria area State Representatives Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) and Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria), as…


Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Reps. Spain, Fritts Hosting Traveling Hours in Morrison

Staff for Representatives Ryan Spain and Brad Fritts will be available to meet with you to discuss any questions or concerns on state issues impacting our community. Please feel welcome…


Thursday, May 9, 2024
Rep. Spain Joins Capitol Connection to Denounce Democrats’ Latest Election Tricks

Speaking to Capitol Connection, Deputy House Minority Leader Ryan Spain spoke about the latest tricks employed by Democrats in their last-minute election omnibus bill (SB 2412) that was rushed through…


Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Rep. Spain: Election Bill is New Low for Illinois Democrats

This morning, Democrats dropped an “Elections Omnibus” bill with no transparency or opportunity for residents to weigh in. The Amendment was filed this morning, it was assigned to a House committee for…


Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Spain, House Republicans United in Calling Out Democrats Sham Elections Bill

This morning, Democrats dropped an “Elections Omnibus” bill with no transparency or opportunity for residents to weigh in. The Amendment was filed this morning, it was assigned to a House…