May we never forget the reason for the Memorial Day holiday, to honor all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can be free. We may not…

Advancing Senate Bill 1573 to the Governor this week, State Representative Ryan Spain moved legislation to reduce Illinois’ fee to become certified as an electronic notary public. “Business leaders who…

Speaking out against a haphazard prescription price control bill passed in the Illinois House Executive Committee and on the House Floor, State Representative Ryan Spain raised bureaucratic and operational concerns,…

Illinoisans continue to pay the highest combined state and local tax rate in the country, according to WalletHub. Effective state and local tax rates totaled almost 17% for a median…

May 15, 2026  Rep. Spain Proposes Six-Month Suspension of Sales Tax on Gasoline In an effort to provide desperately needed relief to Illinoisans, Deputy Republican Leader Ryan Spain has filed HB 5738. The…

State Representative Ryan Spain congratulated Bureau Valley North Elementary School and the Village of Walnut on their successful Safe Routes to School Grant application in the most recent cycle. The…

This week, Illinois lawmakers paused to honor firefighters who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony in Springfield. Each year, the ceremony…

State Representative Ryan Spain has launched his tenth annual Summer Reading Club Program for grade school students (K-5th grade) who live in the 73rd House District. The program is offered to encourage students to…

From The Illinoize Gas prices have spiked across Illinois, ranging from around $4.75 per gallon in southern Illinois to over $5.30 per gallon for regular unleaded in parts of the…