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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Rep. Spain reaction to SAFE-T Act Ruling

Today’s ruling to uphold the SAFE-T Act is a great disappointment for reducing crime and supporting public safety in Illinois. When this legislation was proposed in 2021, I watched Democrats…


Saturday, July 1, 2023
Update: Nuclear energy, wildfire smoke, family farms

ENERGY Lawmakers look to lift the ban on nuclear energy permits.  Illinois lawmakers worked to lift the 36-year-old ban on new nuclear energy construction permits this spring, with Senate Bill 76 receiving bipartisan support and…


Friday, June 30, 2023
Fireworks Laws in Illinois and Safety Tips

As a general rule, consumer fireworks are not legal in Illinois. The Pyrotechnic Use Act, passed in 1942, bans the sale, possession and use of all consumer fireworks. These items…


Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Ameren offers Customer Assistance Event in Peoria

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Estate Tax continues to put future of family farms at risk

House Republicans have made continuous efforts to reduce or eliminate the burdensome ‘Estate Tax,’ known also as the ‘Death Tax,’ with more than a half-dozen bills introduced in the spring…


Sunday, June 18, 2023
Happy Fathers Day!

Happy Father’s Day to the amazing dads across Illinois!


Thursday, June 15, 2023
With a wink and a nod, governor gets unfettered powers

One way for lawmakers to get what they want without having to be responsible to voters is to abdicate their Constitutional authority to the governor. What a great scheme: Give…


Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Happy Flag Day!

246 years ago today, Old Glory was adopted as the official flag of our great nation. Since its adoption, the American flag has proudly served as a symbol of freedom…


Saturday, June 10, 2023
Update: Budget, Judicial Access, Ethics

BUDGET Pritzker signs unbalanced FY24 Illinois State Budget.  Earlier this week, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Democrat-crafted budget into law. The more than $50 billion budget is one of the…


Friday, June 9, 2023
Rep. Ryan Spain launches 2023 Legislative Survey

As I represent your interests in the Illinois House, it is critically important for me to learn about the issues that are important to you and your family. Your opinions…