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Tuesday, March 3, 2026
E-News Update: Pritzker proposes largest budget in state history

State Rep. Ryan Spain responds to Pritzker Budget Address State Representative Ryan Spain gave the following statement after the conclusion of Governor Pritzker’s combined State of the State and Budget…


Thursday, February 26, 2026
Rep. Ryan Spain tours Komatsu in Peoria

Rep. Ryan Spain, along with House Republican Leader Tony McCombie and incoming 105th District State Representative Tim Ruestman, toured Komatsu North America in Peoria on Monday, February 23rd with GM…


Thursday, February 19, 2026
VIDEO: Rep. Spain discusses Pritzker proposal to strip local control over affordable housing with WEEK-TV

On the Republican Side, Representative Ryan Spain says housing is important, too. But he wasn’t impressed with the Governor’s initiative, saying it takes too much control from local government. “We…


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
State Rep. Ryan Spain responds to Pritzker Budget Address

State Representative Ryan Spain gave the following statement after the conclusion of Governor Pritzker’s combined State of the State and Budget Address today in Springfield. “JB Pritzker and Democrats want…


Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Are You Ready for Tax Season? Find Tips and Resources Here!

With the 2026 tax season upon us, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), have both announced they began accepting and processing 2025 tax returns beginning on Monday, January…


Monday, February 9, 2026
Rep. Ryan Spain Recognizes Achievements in Scouting

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


Friday, February 6, 2026
E-News Update: Whiteside County visits focus on job growth, healthcare, and food access

February 6, 2026 Medicare 101 in Rock Falls attracts a crowd State Representative Brad Fritts and I hosted a free Medicare 101 Seminar for local seniors on Tuesday morning, February 3rd at…


Friday, January 30, 2026
Retailers promote new scholarship opportunity for high school seniors

The Illinois Retail Merchants Association recently launched a new scholarship opportunity. The Illinois Retail Scholarship Challenge encourages high school seniors to develop creative and practical solutions to real business challenges…


Thursday, January 29, 2026
Reps. Fritts & Spain ‘Medicare 101’ Seminar for Seniors on Tuesday in Rock Falls

State Representative Brad Fritts and Ryan Spain will be hosting a free Medicare 101 Seminar for local seniors on Tuesday, February 3rd from 10:00a-11:30a at the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, located at…


Wednesday, January 21, 2026
VIDEO: Rep. Ryan Spain celebrates 20 years of Flags of Freedom I-80 in Princeton

Rep. Ryan Spain was proud to welcome Flags of Freedom I-80 to the Illinois House on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 celebrating 20 years of these flags flying high at Exit…