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Friday, April 17, 2026
E-News Update: Gas Sales Tax Suspension Proposed, Teen Driver Safety Law Passes House

April 17, 2026 House Republicans Propose Six-Month Suspension of Sales Tax on Gasoline Deputy Leader Ryan Spain and State Representative Regan Deering held a press conference today to discuss the affordability issues…


Thursday, April 16, 2026
Rep. Ryan Spain passes “DJ’s Law” for teen driver safety

Illinois House honors the memory of Whiteside County teen DJ Dorathy State Representative Ryan Spain delivered an impassioned speech before the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 15, honoring…


Monday, April 13, 2026
Public Safety Telecommunicators Week | April 12-18

Happy Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! This week we say thank you to these dedicated professionals who serve as the first point of contact in an emergency. They may work “behind…


Thursday, April 9, 2026
From WGN-TV: House Republicans propose six month suspension of Illinois Sales Tax on Gasoline

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Spain and Deering propose six-month suspension of sales tax on gasoline

Deputy Leader Ryan Spain and State Representative Regan Deering held a press conference today to discuss the affordability issues plaguing Illinois due to Democrat policies and offered their solutions to…


Tuesday, April 7, 2026
IDOT hosting career fair in Peoria on April 29

PEORIA – The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting a career fair in Peoria on April 29. The fair will be held: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 29 ​​Illinois…


Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Illinois House recognizes University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Team for NCAA Final Four Showing

Rep. Ryan Spain recognized the University of Illinois “Fighting Illini” 2026 Men’s Basketball Team for their NCAA Final Four Showing.


Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Recognizing Peoria’s Lt. Col. Hal Fritz on Medal of Honor Day

National Medal of Honor Day recognizes those who have received the highest military award for valor. Since its creation in 1861, only 3,517 members of the armed forces have achieved…


Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Rep. Ryan Spain launches petition drive opposing Ammo Tax

The Ammo Tax represents yet more government overreach targeting law-abiding gun owners while doing nothing to stop actual criminals.  Here’s what HB 4414 does: Say no to the Ammo Tax!…


Monday, March 23, 2026
Committee Deadline Week this week

We return to Springfield tomorrow for the start of what’s expected to be a very busy week of committees as we approach the March 27 deadline to move House Bills….