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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…


Friday, August 4, 2023
Rep. Spain Calls Court Injunction Win for Free Speech and Religious Freedom

Yesterday, United States District Judge Iain Johnston issued a preliminary injunction against the implementation of Illinois Public Act 103-0270 (Senate Bill 1909), which targets crisis pregnancy centers by seeking to…


Thursday, July 27, 2023
Spain: “Fraudulent Claims processed remotely and expeditiously” by Pritzker Administration

State Representative Ryan Spain released the following statement regarding the Illinois Auditor General’s report that the Illinois Department of Unemployment Security (IDES) paid out $5.24 billion in overpayments, including fraudulent unemployment…


Thursday, July 27, 2023
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

On Korean War Veterans Armistice Day we pay tribute to those who served in the Korean War and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. May their bravery never be…