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Friday, September 8, 2023
Rep. Spain to Host Buda Traveling Office Hours

To assist 73rd House District residents with questions or concerns about state issues or legislation, State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) invites you to attend a Traveling Office Hours event…


Friday, September 1, 2023
Rep. Spain Congratulates 2023 Summer Reading Club Participants

State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) is sending his congratulations to the more than 200 K-4th grade students who completed the challenge of his 7th annual Summer Reading Club Program….


Thursday, August 24, 2023
Mapes Verdict a Reminder We Must Bolster Illinois Ethics Laws Today

How many guilty verdicts will it take to spur Speaker Welch and House Democrats into action on ethics reform? In the wake of the Tim Mapes trial, House Republicans call…


Thursday, August 24, 2023
Rep. Spain Responds to Guilty Verdict in Latest Madigan Linked Corruption Trial

Today, a federal jury found Tim Mapes, former chief of staff and top aide to Mike Madigan, guilty of perjury and obstruction of justice. This is the latest episode of…


Monday, August 21, 2023
Rep. Spain Backed Legislation Supporting Rural Grocery Stores Now Law

State Representative Ryan Spain was a pivotal vote to help pass legislation during the Spring Session to combat food deserts, creating the Grocery Initiative Act. Spain voiced his support for…


Friday, August 18, 2023
Rep. Spain: Distillery Labs Represents Innovative Future for Peoria & State

This week, State Representative Ryan Spain spoke at a Hammer Swing event to commemorate the start of demolition and renovations for the new 40,000-square-foot Distillery Labs start-up innovation center in…


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
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…