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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
House Republicans Propose Strategies to Safely Re-Open Illinois’ Economy

Illinois House Republicans discussed an array of proposals and ideas on ways to safely re-open Illinois during the coronavirus pandemic. Some of these proposals include a safe, responsible re-opening of…


Monday, March 9, 2020
Spain bill passes committee to attract young professionals back to Illinois

State Representative Ryan Spain passed House Resolution 646 through the House Higher Education Committee on Wednesday, a proposal aimed at creating a joint post-graduation scholarship program funded by the Alliance…


Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Spain urges budget agreement through unification, not ultimatum

State Representative Ryan Spain issued the following statement following the Governor’s Budget Address on Wednesday, February 19: “The Governor’s message to legislators tasked with constructing a state budget was clear–…


Thursday, February 13, 2020
Legislators, advocates from Chicago, suburbs, and downstate stand up to support Fair Maps Amendment

Network of coordinated news conferences demonstrates bipartisan support throughout Illinois Illinois legislators and good government activists from communities all across Illinois held a statewide network of news conferences today to…


Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Spain: “Brimming with good intentions, but State of State Address short on ideas for economic growth”

State Representative Ryan Spain issued the following statement following the Governor’s State of the State Address on Wednesday, January 29: “The Governor’s speech was brimming with good intentions, but the…


Thursday, December 19, 2019
Rep. Ryan Spain’s Holiday Diaper Drive helps address diaper insecurity in Central Illinois

“The cost of diapers for many families in Central Illinois is a real household budgeting problem and source of great stress,” said Rep. Ryan Spain as he traveled his district…


Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Spain Op-Ed: May we resolve to create a more ethical Illinois in New Year

After enjoying the holidays with family and friends, our attention turns to the new year with hopeful expectations.  For Illinois, a state facing enormous challenges in the coming decade, a…


Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Spain Calls for Sweeping Ethics Reform Package

State Representative Ryan Spain, along with members of the House Republican caucus announced a sweeping ethics reform package this morning to address unacceptable practices brought forth through ongoing federal investigations….


Thursday, October 31, 2019
Rep. Spain Hosting Holiday Diaper Drive

“Many people don’t realize that programs like WIC and SNAP do not pay for diapers, rash creams or other infant supplies.  Diapers are an essential and often overlooked need for…


Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Spain Announces More than Half a Billion in Road & Bridge Projects Coming to 73rd District

State Representative Ryan Spain, chief negotiator for the House Republican caucus on the State’s Rebuild Illinois Infrastructure Investment Plan, announced on Tuesday that more than $516 million in transportation infrastructure…