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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Rep. Spain Joined by Families Fighting to Save Invest in Kids Scholarship Program

Today, House Deputy Minority Leader Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) joined families and fellow legislators at a press conference to call for the preservation of the Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship…


Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Rep. Spain: Essential for the General Assembly to Preserve Invest in Kids

Joined by families who have benefitted firsthand from the opportunities provided through the Invest in Kids scholarship program, Rep. Ryan Spain called on the House Speaker to hold a vote…


Monday, November 6, 2023
Update: Veto Session, Education, First Responders

GENERAL ASSEMBLYSecond and final week of fall 2023 veto session.  The Illinois House of Representatives will reconvene tomorrow in Springfield. The House Rules Committee met on Wednesday, November 1, to examine…


Wednesday, November 1, 2023
What to do if you are being impersonated on social media

Social media has become a pillar of many people’s daily lives, with 59 percent of the global population (4.65 billion) using at least one platform. In the U.S., the numbers are…


Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Update: Happy Halloween, Veto Session, Sanctuary State Crisis

GENERAL ASSEMBLYThe first week of Veto Session concludes in the Illinois House.  After the first week of veto session in the Illinois House concluded Wednesday afternoon, there are still a number of…


Monday, October 30, 2023
Stay Safe on Halloween with these Trick or Treating Safety Tips

Trick or treating safety tips for Halloween:  Be Visible: You can put reflective tape or stickers on costumes, shoes, candy bags, strollers, or wagons. Glow sticks and flashlights are another…


Saturday, October 28, 2023
Recognizing National First Responders Day

This National First Responders Day we honor the courage and commitment of our police, fire, EMS, and dispatchers. Thank you to all these heroes who work every day to keep…


Friday, October 27, 2023
Illinois as a Sanctuary State Has Created a Humanitarian Crisis – the TRUST Act Should be Repealed

Due to the TRUST Act, which was enacted in 2017, Illinois has become a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants. Law enforcement agencies are prohibited from cooperating with federal immigration authorities to…


Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Rep. Spain Partnering with Local Police for Prescription Drug Drop Offs on Oct. 28

October 28 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. State Representative Ryan Spain is partnering with the Geneseo and Princeton Police Departments to collect your unwanted or expired prescription drugs…


Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Spain Joins House Minority Leader Tony McCombie for Veto Session Preview

Deputy House Minority Leader Ryan Spain joined House Minority Leader Tony McCombie to discuss Republican priorities ahead of legislative veto session in the Illinois House. In his remarks, Spain said…