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Thursday, April 6, 2017
Spain passes first bill in House, which allows volunteer work at State Parks

State Rep. Ryan Spain passed his first bill on Wednesday, a bipartisan measure to allow volunteer work to be performed at Illinois State Parks.   “This is common-sense legislation that…


Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Spain: Time for Action on Pension Reform is Now

State Rep. Ryan Spain issued the following statement on Tuesday from Springfield.   “The Spring legislative session is now almost half over with no movement toward a budget resolution, little…


Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Sparland to receive grant dollars for sewer improvements

State Rep. Ryan Spain shared on Monday that the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity contacted him to announce the Village of Sparland will receive $61,521 to replace the…


Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Neponset to receive grant dollars for water tower improvements

State Rep. Ryan Spain shared on Monday that the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity contacted him to announce the Village of Neponset will receive $341,865 for water tower…


Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Spain: Spurring Economic Growth Critical to Budget Fix

State Rep. Ryan Spain issued the following statement following Governor Rauner’s Budget Address on Wednesday:   “I agree with the Governor that spurring economic growth is critical to the budget…


Friday, February 3, 2017
Rep. Spain’s Committee Work to Focus on Human Services & Economic Development

State Rep. Ryan Spain announced on Friday that he has received committee appointments to seven committees as the 100thGeneral Assembly commences.   Among critical committee appointments for the newly elected…


Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Spain Statement on Caterpillar HQ Move from Peoria

“I strongly oppose Caterpillar’s decision to move their corporate headquarters from Peoria. This is terrible for our community and I cannot begin to express my disappointment and heartache. Peoria has…


Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Rep. Ryan Spain: Governor focused on the serious challenges facing Illinois

State Rep. Ryan Spain issued the following statement following the Governor’s State of the State Address:   “The State of the State address showcased areas of improvement in Illinois, but…


Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Rep. Ryan Spain votes NO on Illinois House Rules, says they “stifle democratic debate”

State Rep. Ryan Spain took little time in Springfield after inauguration to sharpen  criticism of the process by which legislation is considered and debated in the Illinois House.   “The…


Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Ryan Spain Sworn In for 100th General Assembly

State Representative Ryan Spain was sworn in to his first term in the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday during the inauguration of the historic 100th General Assembly held at…