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Friday, April 25, 2025
Illinois Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged at 4.8%

Illinois’ unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.8% in March, while the revised unemployment rate was 4.8%, unchanged from the preliminary February unemployment rate, according to data released by the Illinois…


Monday, April 14, 2025
Photos: Last Week in Springfield

Rep. Spain on the House floor. Rep. Spain is honored as 2025 Legislative Champion by the Illinois Credit Union League and as Legislator of the Year by ABATE. Rep. Spain…


Friday, April 11, 2025
Rep. Spain Welcomes Miss Illinois County Fair Queen to IL House

This week, State Rep. Ryan Spain welcomed 2025 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Johnna Fulcher to the Illinois House of Representatives to serve as a House Page for a day….


Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Buda Awarded $1.2 Million to Replace Lead Service Lines

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) announced the award of $1,240,882 in funding to the Village of Buda (Bureau County) to replace lead service lines within the community. The…


Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Rep. Spain Honors Matt Jones

Speaking on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives, Rep. Ryan Spain joined colleagues in honoring the public service of Matt Jones of the Office of the State’s Attorneys…


Friday, March 28, 2025
Tips to Avoid Text Scams

Smishing scams are happening across the country. If you receive a suspicious text saying you owe money, remember: ➡️ Do not reply to the message ➡️ Do not give out…


Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Spain, House Republicans Provide an Update on the Fight for Fair Maps

Today, State Representative Ryan Spain was joined by Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and State Representative Dan Ugaste for a press conference at the Capitol to update the public…


Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Illinois Apple Growing Heritage

Illinois has a deep-rooted history in apple growing, a tradition that stretches back to the early days of settlement. The rich soil and favorable climate of the state have allowed…


Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Spain Sends Well Wishes to Former Governor

State Representative Ryan Spain spoke on the House Floor today, urging support for former Governor Jim Edgar who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Spain participated in the renowned Edgar Fellows…


Friday, February 21, 2025
Spain Calls State Budget Proposal Highly Political

This week, as constitutionally required, Governor JB Pritzker gave his annual State of the State and Budget Address to a joint assembly of the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives….