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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…


Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Homeschool Act Passes Committee Despite Major Opposition

Last week, Democrats passed the Homeschool Act (House Bill 2827) through the House Education Policy Committee despite the fact that the measure had nearly 50,000 witness slips filed in opposition…


Monday, March 24, 2025
Pulling Back the Curtain: A guide to shell bills in the Illinois General Assembly

Shell Bills (sometimes referred to as vehicle bills) are a mechanism used by the Illinois General Assembly to provide placeholders for legislation yet to be determined. Essentially shell bills allow…


Friday, March 21, 2025
Reformers: Democrats Recruit ‘Prince of Darkness’ to Defend Illegal Maps

Illinois House Republican leaders provided the latest update this week regarding their ongoing lawsuit on redistricting filed with the Illinois Supreme Court. The lawsuit alleges that the Illinois Democratic majority…


Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Rep. Spain Blasts Dems Hiring Madigan Henchman to Defend Gerrymandering

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 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…


Thursday, March 13, 2025
Rep. Spain Honors Dorathy Family for Efforts to Protect Young Drivers

Speaking on the House floor, State Rep. Ryan Spain honored the Dorathy family of Tampico, IL, for their efforts to advance legislation filed by Spain, House Bill 2942, to improve…


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, March 11, 2025
Beware the Witness Slip Shell Game

It is no secret that Democrats hold a supermajority in the Illinois General Assembly. For years they’ve been wielding their power with abandon and at great expense to Illinoisans’ right…


Wednesday, March 5, 2025
VIDEO: Spain Says Now is the Time to Right Wrongs of Gerrymandering