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Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Update: Veto Session Recap

MASS TRANSIT Illinois Democrats Pass a $2.5 Billion Mass Transit Bailout. It was déjà vu all over again at the Capitol last week, with Illinois Democrats passing more tax hikes in…


Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Rep. Spain Warns Democrats’ Energy Bill Will Cause Electric Rates to Skyrocket More

Speaking on the House floor in opposition to SB 25, State Rep. Ryan Spain warned of the failed promises of Democrats’ previous green energy laws, which they claimed would bring…


Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Sign the Petition: Stop the $1.9 Billion Tax Grab

I stand united with State Representative Spain against a massive $1.9 billion tax hike to bail out the Regional Transportation Authority—no reforms, just pain for working families. This plan slaps…


Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Rep. Spain Decries Democrats for Doubling Down on Gerrymandering

Speaking at a press conference before the final week of the fall veto session is set to begin, State Rep. Ryan Spain decried Democrats for their latest push to further…


Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Spain, House Republicans Oppose Partisan Push for Remap

Illinois House Republicans discuss the latest partisan push for legislative redistricting, reaffirming their opposition to the state’s extreme gerrymandering.


Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Illinois Democrats Continue Push for October Tax Hikes

As the fall season continues, Illinois families are in for a scare. Not one from ghosts and goblins, but from a revived parade of Democrat tax hikes that are expected…


Thursday, October 16, 2025
Rep. Spain to Host Free Shred Event Oct. 25 in Princeton

73rd District residents wanting to dispose of documents with sensitive personal information and help the environment are welcome to bring their documents for safe and confidential shredding at a free…


Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Rep. Spain: The Michael Madigan Way Continues in Springfield

The op-ed below by State Representative Ryan Spain was published in the Chicago Tribune on October 15, 2025. State Rep. Ryan Spain: The Michael Madigan Way Continues in Springfield Corrupt…


Monday, October 13, 2025
Disgraced Former Speaker Madigan Reports to Prison

After former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was convicted in February 2025 on a series of federal corruption charges, a series of sentencing-phase presentations and hearings culminated in his…


Wednesday, October 1, 2025
2025 Fall Veto Session Preview

In a couple of weeks, the Illinois General Assembly will return to Springfield to convene for the annual two-week Veto Session. The session is scheduled for October 14-16 and October…