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Friday, February 23, 2024
Photos: This Week in Springfield

Rep. Spain listens to Gov. Pritzker’s joint State of the State and Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Address. Rep. Spain speaks to the media following Gov. Pritzker’s joint State of the…


Thursday, February 22, 2024
Video: Rep. Spain Reacts to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Speaking to the media following Gov. Pritzker’s joint State of the State and Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Address, Deputy House Republican Leader Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) expressed his concerns with the Governor’s budget…


Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Rep. Spain Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Following Gov. Pritzker’s joint State of the State and Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Address, Deputy House Republican Leader Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) released the following statement: “For a Governor who…


Monday, February 19, 2024
Honoring Presidents Day

Presidents Day is a holiday meant to honor the Presidents who have led our great nation and to remember the values on which our country was founded. Happy Presidents Day!


Thursday, February 15, 2024
Rep. Spain to Host Traveling Office Hours in Erie & Prophetstown

To assist 73rd House District residents, State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) invites constituents to attend one of his upcoming Traveling Office Hours on February 23 in Erie and Prophetstown. Spain’s staff will be…


Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Reps. Spain & Fritts to Host Tele-Town Hall Meeting

To assist constituents interested in asking questions or sharing concerns about state issues or legislation, State Rep. Ryan Spain (73rd District) and State Rep. Bradley Fritts (74th District) are hosting a joint…


Monday, February 12, 2024
Rep. Spain, House Republicans Respond to Sentencing of Former Madigan Chief of Staff

Monday, February 12, 2024
Happy Birthday President Lincoln

On February 12th, 1809, President Abraham Lincoln was born. President Lincoln had a profound effect on his home state of Illinois, and the entire nation, through his work to end…


Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Looking Back: Riverboat Gambling Enacted in Illinois February 7, 1990

The first riverboat casino in Illinois opened in September 1991 in Alton. The original Alton Belle Casino was a three-deck, 600-passenger boat that included 296 slot machines and 22 gaming tables. Alton…


Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Update: Family Farms, Immigration, Taxes

ESTATE TAX House Republicans Back Estate Tax Legislation.  Last week, the Illinois Farm Bureau unveiled new legislation aimed at improving the Illinois Estate Tax. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has spearheaded efforts throughout…