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Thursday, February 20, 2020
Podcast: Demmer, McCombie, Spain reject budget based on hypothetical revenue

Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Spain Op-Ed: May we resolve to create a more ethical Illinois in New Year

After enjoying the holidays with family and friends, our attention turns to the new year with hopeful expectations.  For Illinois, a state facing enormous challenges in the coming decade, a…


Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Giving Tuesday: Spain Family celebrates giving through Holiday Diaper Drive

Reinforcing a strong commitment to serving others, Rep. Ryan Spain was joined by daughters Vivienne and Eleanor in purchasing diapers to donate as a family as part of his annual…


Friday, November 15, 2019
1,740 Diapers Collected in first two weeks of Holiday Diaper Drive

Day 14 Update- November 15, 2019 1,740 Diapers 772 Baby Wipes 14 Diaper Rash Creams Donations to Rep. Spain Holiday Diaper Drive are encouraged through December 9 in order to…


Monday, October 21, 2019
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 26

Prescription drug abuse is a problem that effects millions of Americans and can to lead abuse of even more dangerous illegal drugs. Research shows that the majority of abused prescription…


Friday, October 11, 2019
Rep. Ryan Spain’s Capitol Report 2019 Newsletter

Taking Aim at Ending Gerrymandering in Illinois Continuing his call for an end to Gerrymandering in Illinois, State Representative Ryan Spain filed House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment (HJRCA) 15 to…


Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Rep. Ryan Spain reminds students and families to complete the FAFSA

October 1st marks the first day to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for next school year. The website to file, and to find more information is: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa…


Friday, September 27, 2019
Rep. Spain Reminds about Flag Honors Alerts

Rep. Ryan Spain is reminding any person or entity covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act they can sign up for e-mail alerts to know when to fly the flag of the…


Monday, September 16, 2019
Rep. Spain serves as Principal-for-a-Day at Elmwood Elementary

Rep. Ryan Spain served as Principal-for-a-Day at Elmwood Elementary School on Monday, September 16. Principal Dimitri Almasi was a great host as well as the and the many wonderful teachers…


Tuesday, July 2, 2019
New Laws that took effect July 1st

Four New Laws Taking Effect on July 1 July 1 marks the first day of the state’s new fiscal year, and in addition to the budget that will govern spending…