House Republicans react to Gov. Pritzker’s budget plan.  Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State and Budget Address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly in…

State Representative Ryan Spain reacts to Governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State/ Budget Address delivered at the Illinois State Capitol on February 15, 2023. Spain calls for consideration of…

State Representative Ryan Spain was recently appointed by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie to six Illinois House committees, two of which he will hold the role of Republican Spokesperson. Representative…

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for instructors for summer fishing clinics through the department’s Urban Fishing Program. Fishing instructors are the department’s boots on the ground…

State Representative Ryan Spain today announced he has opened a new office and expanded his staff to better serve the 73rd legislative district, which includes portions of Bureau, Henry, Lee,…

Today, State Representative Ryan Spain announced the beginning of his Winter 2023 photo contest. State Representative will host the contest to bring the 73rd District to Springfield with the launch…

BUDGET Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) reports on State budget receipts for January 2023.  CGFA saw a sharp slowdown in Illinois personal income tax receipts in the first…

The Illinois Manufacturers Association, in partnership with Comcast Business, has opened its 4th Annual Makers Madness contest. Makers Madness is an online contest highlighting Illinois manufacturers and the many wonderful…

A new study in the journal of Pediactics urges healthcare providers to be prepared to treat a growing number of children who are accidentally ingesting edible cannabis. It also serves as a…

FIREARMS Lawsuits filed against Illinois’ new gun ban law.  Beginning on Friday, January 13, opponents of the new law to ban some commonly used firearms in Illinois have filed lawsuits in State…