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Thursday, May 31, 2018
Rep. Spain lauds bipartisan, balanced State Budget

State Representative Ryan Spain joined colleagues on both sides of the aisle, in both chambers, in voting YES on an FY 19 State Budget that is balanced and relies on “no…


Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Rep. Spain encourages early renewal of FOID cards

State Representative Ryan Spain joined Illinois State Police Director Leo Schmitz in urging Illinois firearm owners to file paperwork early to renew their Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) Cards as the…


Thursday, April 26, 2018
Rep. Ryan Spain Calls for Adherence to Constitutional Requirement for Revenue Estimate

State Representative Ryan Spain co-sponsored House Joint Resolution 124 to adopt a revenue estimate to begin the budgeting process for fiscal year 2019. “When I was sworn in as State…


Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Spain backed Hospital Assessment Program Ensures Access to Quality Medical Care for Most Vulnerable

Governor Bruce Rauner signed bipartisan legislation today that protects safety net and rural hospitals while ensuring continued federal support for quality healthcare to more than three million Illinoisans. Senate Bill…


Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Video: Rep. Ryan Spain Passes Resolution Naming Route 29 in memory of SCPO William “Ryan” Owens

State Representative Ryan Spain passed Senate Joint Resolution 35 in the Illinois House on Tuesday, March 6th honoring the life of Senior Chief Petty Officer William “Ryan” Owens by designating…


Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Spain files Comprehensive Redistricting Reform Amendment

HJRCA 43 is a constitutional amendment that would address legislative AND Congressional gerrymandering Today, House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment (HJRCA) 43 was filed to amend the Illinois Constitution in order…


Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Spain: Must Address Structural Reforms and Adhere to Constitution to Turn Illinois Around

State Representative Ryan Spain issued the following statement following the Governor’s Budget Address on Wednesday, February 14th:   “While the Budget Address traditionally kicks off the budgeting season for the…


Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Spain: “Laser-like focus on economic development needed in Illinois”

State Representative Ryan Spain issued the following statement following the Governor’s State of the State Address on Wednesday, January 31: “Governor Rauner was right to call for a laser-like focus…


Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Rep. Ryan Spain Announces School Library Grants

PEORIA… State Representative Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) announced over $17,000 will be awarded to 73rd District school libraries in the coming weeks from Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s office as…


Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Peoria-area Food & Diaper Pantries from Rep. Ryan Spain’s Holiday Diaper Drive

“Earlier this Spring, I listened intently to heartfelt testimony in the Human Services Appropriations Committee about families that cannot afford enough diapers for their children,” said Rep. Ryan Spain in…