APRIL 29, 2023 GUN BAN Injunction halts ban enforcement. Friday afternoon, a Federal judge issued an injunction against the recently enacted firearms and magazine ban passed by Illinois Democrats and signed into law…

April 24, 2023BUDGET House Republicans call for a moratorium, audit of Illinois’ billion-dollar health benefits program for undocumented immigrants.  Illinois House Republican leaders are calling for a moratorium on expansion and…

State Representative Ryan Spain announced his March Traveling Office Hours on Tuesday with stops throughout the new 73rd Legislative District. “Constituent services is a top priority of mine. My staff…

The multiyear journey to the Eagle Scout Award is one of the most involved and transformative experiences a young person can have. State Representative Ryan Spain makes it a priority…

March is Women’s History Month — a celebration of the great women who have led our nation forward throughout history. Join us in recognizing the amazing achievements of women from…

February 27, 2023 BUDGET Illinois’ credit rating upgraded from worst to tied for worst.  Illinois’ credit rating got upgraded from worst in the country to tying with New Jersey for the…

House Republicans react to Gov. Pritzker’s budget plan.  Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State and Budget Address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly in…

BUDGET Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) reports on State budget receipts for January 2023.  CGFA saw a sharp slowdown in Illinois personal income tax receipts in the first…

A new study in the journal of Pediactics urges healthcare providers to be prepared to treat a growing number of children who are accidentally ingesting edible cannabis. It also serves as a…