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Thursday, February 14, 2019
Rep. Ryan Spain says minimum wage increase, “will lead to fewer jobs and higher taxes for our residents”

State Representative Ryan Spain issued the following statement following today’s vote to increase the minimum wage in Illinois to $15/hour by 2025: “Illinois already leads the nation in population loss…


Monday, January 14, 2019
Spain to Provide Free Museum Pass to Constituents

State Representative Ryan Spain announced today that his office will make a free ‘Constituent Education Resource Card’ available to residents wishing to visit select museums and zoos in the Chicagoland…


Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Rep. Ryan Spain Sworn In for 101st General Assembly

State Representative Ryan Spain was sworn in to his second term in the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday during the inauguration of the 101st General Assembly held at the…


Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Chillicothe pantries benefits from Rep. Ryan Spain’s Holiday Diaper Drive

“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 (R-Peoria) standing in front of…


Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Marshall County Pantries benefit from Rep. Ryan Spain’s Holiday Diaper Drive

“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 (R-Peoria) standing in front of…


Friday, December 14, 2018
Rep. Ryan Spain’s Holiday Diaper Drive helps address diaper insecurity in Peoria-area

“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 (R-Peoria) standing in front of…


Friday, November 9, 2018
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 23, 2018
Representative Spain Recognizes Investment in Downtown Peoria Warehouse District

More investment is coming into the Warehouse District due to continued collaboration among community leaders.  Representative Spain recognized the large investment of Cullinan Properties and Diane and Doug Oberhelman into…


Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Representative Spain Receives “Friend of Agriculture” Award from Illinois Farm Bureau

Recognizing the meaningful impact agriculture has on our State, National, and Global competitiveness, the Illinois Farm Bureau recognizes legislators with a strong voting record in favor of the industry.  This…


Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Rep. Ryan Spain pleased Brimfield Public Library will receive Project Next Generation Grant Funding

State Representative Ryan Spain announced that Secretary of State and State Librarian, Jesse White, will be awarding a 2019 Project Next Generation (PNG) grant to Brimfield Public Library as well…