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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Rep. Ryan Spain Statement on Tyson Foods Plant Closure Announcement in Rock Island County

State Representative Ryan Spain issued the following statement after news broke on Thursday that the Tyson Food Factory in Joslin, Illinois in Rock Island County will be closing its doors…


Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Rep. Spain Congratulates record-setting 380+ Summer Reading Club Participants

State Representative Ryan Spain is sending his congratulations to the more than 380 K-5th grade students who completed the challenge of his annual Summer Reading Club. The program challenged students to…


Friday, August 7, 2026
Purple Heart Day

May we never forget the sacrifice of our servicemembers who have been killed or wounded in combat. This Purple Heart Day, we honor these heroes and all they have done…


Thursday, July 30, 2026
Spain Bill to reduce fees for business services signed into law

Advancing Senate Bill 1573 into law this year, State Representative Ryan Spain moved legislation this Spring to reduce Illinois’ fee to become certified as an electronic notary public. “Business leaders…


Friday, July 24, 2026
E-News Update: Ethics, Redistricting, Healthcare Access and more

July 24, 2026  Ammons Special Investigating Committee Update State Representative Ryan Spain was appointed by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie to serve as Minority Spokesperson of the Special Investigating Committee…


Thursday, July 23, 2026
Ammons Special Investigating Committee Update

State Representative Ryan Spain was appointed by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie to serve as Minority Spokesperson of the Special Investigating Committee (SIC) formed in the wake of federal criminal…


Thursday, July 23, 2026
Protecting our Seniors in Springfield

As your State Representative, Rep. Ryan Spain has helped lead the effort to provide property tax relief to seniors, fought against taxing retirement income, worked to lower prescription drug prices…


Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Rep. Spain visits April House Children’s Advocacy Center in Morrison

Rep. Spain enjoyed visiting April House Children’s Advocacy Center in Morrison on July 22 after having met Carrie Melton and her team previously when they visited Springfield. He appreciated the…


Wednesday, July 15, 2026
State Representative Ryan Spain touts efforts to lower Rx costs & protect rural access

According to State Representative Ryan Spain, “too many families are stretched thin by high prescription costs.” Representative Spain was Chief Co-Sponsor and helped pass the Prescription Drug Affordability Act (Public…


Monday, July 6, 2026
IDNR accepting land acquisition grant applications through August 31

State Representative Ryan Spain is sharing an important update with local officials that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for its Open Space Land Acquisition and Development,…