News

Thursday, July 2, 2026
Happy 250th Birthday, USA!

250 years ago, our forefathers declared independence and established our great country. Since that day, America has been a beacon of freedom and democracy for the entire world. Happy 250…


Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Rep. Ryan Spain is Fighting the Causes of Tax Hikes

State Representative Ryan Spain is fighting against the root causes of higher taxes- bad state policies that lead to families paying more. Chief Sponsor of House Bill 5782 to reject…


Monday, June 29, 2026
Princeton Red Covered Bridge Infrastructure Project part of July 31 Bid Letting by IDOT

IDOT Update – Friday, June 26, 2026 Plans to renovate Princeton’s Red Covered Bridge will transition from pen and paper to hammer and nail soon. With the detailed construction plans…


Friday, June 26, 2026
E-News Update: Budget Breakdown, Lowering Energy Costs, Fire & EMS Grants

June 26, 2026  Representative Spain voted NO on largest-in-history FY 27 State Budget Just after 4:00 a.m. on the last night of session, Illinois Democrats pushed through a staggering $55.9 billion…


Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Rep. Ryan Spain working to lower energy costs

Energy Bills are already too high. That’s why State Representative Ryan Spain voted against Illinois Democrats’ wasteful $8 billion “green energy giveaway.” (SB 25) The bill forces utilities to spend…


Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Spain-backed law effective soon to make driver’s license renewals easier for seniors

Thanks to legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Ryan Spain, beginning on July 1, 2026, Illinois drivers aged 79 to 86 will no longer have to take a behind-the-wheel driving test to…


Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Representative Spain voted NO on largest-in-history FY 27 State Budget

Just after 4:00 a.m. on the last night of session, Illinois Democrats pushed through a staggering $55.9 billion state budget, the largest in state history, propped up by more than…


Thursday, June 4, 2026
73rd District Communities granted OSFM Small Equipment funding

Deputy House Republican Leader Ryan Spain shared the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s announcement on Thursday of seven communities in the 73rd District receiving Small Equipment Grant awards. A…


Monday, June 1, 2026
State Rep. Ryan Spain reacts to largest-in-history FY 27 State Budget

State Representative Ryan Spain gave the following statement in response to the FY 27 State Budget passed around 4:00am following the midnight May 31 Deadline. “I opposed this year’s largest-in-history…


Wednesday, May 27, 2026
State Rep. Ryan Spain responds to Governor Pritzker’s Gas Price Relief Comments

State Representative Ryan Spain gave the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s comments about an openness to gas price relief for Illinois taxpayers: “With the Governor joining House…