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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Ameren offers Customer Assistance Event in Peoria

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Estate Tax continues to put future of family farms at risk

House Republicans have made continuous efforts to reduce or eliminate the burdensome ‘Estate Tax,’ known also as the ‘Death Tax,’ with more than a half-dozen bills introduced in the spring…


Sunday, June 18, 2023
Happy Fathers Day!

Happy Father’s Day to the amazing dads across Illinois!


Thursday, June 15, 2023
With a wink and a nod, governor gets unfettered powers

One way for lawmakers to get what they want without having to be responsible to voters is to abdicate their Constitutional authority to the governor. What a great scheme: Give…


Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Happy Flag Day!

246 years ago today, Old Glory was adopted as the official flag of our great nation. Since its adoption, the American flag has proudly served as a symbol of freedom…


Saturday, June 10, 2023
Update: Budget, Judicial Access, Ethics

BUDGET Pritzker signs unbalanced FY24 Illinois State Budget.  Earlier this week, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Democrat-crafted budget into law. The more than $50 billion budget is one of the…


Friday, June 9, 2023
Rep. Ryan Spain launches 2023 Legislative Survey

As I represent your interests in the Illinois House, it is critically important for me to learn about the issues that are important to you and your family. Your opinions…


Thursday, June 8, 2023
Illinois offers Free Fishing Days June 16-19, coinciding with Fathers Day Weekend

Mark your calendars for Illinois Free Fishing Days taking place June 16-19 this year. Illinois anglers can fish without a license during this time, coinciding with the Father’s Day weekend. It’s a great…


Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Spain votes against limiting which counties Constitutional Lawsuits can be filed

During the final week of the Spring Session of the Illinois Illinois General Assembly, House Republicans, led by House GOP Floor Leader Patrick Windhorst and State Representative Dan Ugaste, vigorously opposed legislation that…


Monday, May 29, 2023
Rep. Ryan Spain recognizes Memorial Day 2023

Memorial Day is a significant and solemn holiday in the United States that is observed on the last Monday of May each year. Memorial Day is a time to remember…