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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

Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Spain Shares Fair Map Lawsuit Update, Calls for Better, Balanced Illinois

At the request of the Illinois Supreme Court, Illinois House Republicans filed a brief with the Illinois Supreme Court last week to further argue the case for fair maps in…


Saturday, March 1, 2025
REAL ID Update: What You Need to Know

Illinois Secretary of state Alexi Giannoulias recently updated Illinois residents on the REAL ID issue as the federal enforcement deadline of May 7 looms closer. The Secretary of State introduced…


Friday, February 28, 2025
Bills Filed to Provide Relief for IL Families

State Representative Ryan Spain (Peoria) recently filed legislation that would provide relief for residents and businesses across Illinois. Spain’s bills are part of the House Republicans’ “Relief for Working Families”…


Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Spain Sends Well Wishes to Former Governor

State Representative Ryan Spain spoke on the House Floor today, urging support for former Governor Jim Edgar who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Spain participated in the renowned Edgar Fellows…


Friday, February 21, 2025
Spain Calls State Budget Proposal Highly Political

This week, as constitutionally required, Governor JB Pritzker gave his annual State of the State and Budget Address to a joint assembly of the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives….


Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Rep. Spain Reacts to Annual State of the State & Budget Address

Today lawmakers in the General Assembly heard from Governor JB Pritzker as he issued his annual State of the State and Budget Address. State Representative Ryan Spain held a live…