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Thursday, April 27, 2023
Rep. Spain Meets with Township Officials from the 73rd District

I had some visitors from the 73rd District again this week! Great to see Ray Elliott, Atkinson Township Supervisor and Dave Dobbels, Henry County Board Member and Cambridge Township Supervisor….


Monday, April 24, 2023
Update: Budget Bombshell, Emerging Women Leaders

April 24, 2023BUDGET House Republicans call for a moratorium, audit of Illinois’ billion-dollar health benefits program for undocumented immigrants.  Illinois House Republican leaders are calling for a moratorium on expansion and…


Friday, April 21, 2023
Rep. Ryan Spain leads call for a moratorium, audit of Illinois’ billion-dollar health benefits program for undocumented immigrants

Illinois House Republican leaders are calling for a moratorium on expansion and a State audit of Illinois’ billion-dollar health benefits program for undocumented immigrants. At a Capitol press conference Thursday,…


Thursday, April 20, 2023
Rep. Spain welcomes April House Advocates to the Capitol

Rep. Spain welcomed advocates from April House in Morrison to the Capitol. Carrie Melton, Executive Director and Diane Heath, Advocate attended the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois Lobby Day in…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Rep. Spain Meets with Geneseo Chamber of Commerce

Representative Spain met with Zack Sullivan, Executive Director of the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce in Springfield this week. Zack’s enthusiasm and advocacy for the Geneseo community is unmatched.


Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Rep. Spain Recognizes Emerging Women Leaders

Representative Spain welcomed two constituents to the Illinois Capitol as a part of the Emerging Women’s Event hosted by House Minority Leader Tony McCombie. Henry County Treasurer Kelly Vincent and…


Saturday, April 15, 2023
Update: Downstate, Education, Driving

April 15, 2023 BUDGET Revenue numbers show a sharp decline in March 2023.  General funds revenues, which cover the ongoing spending programs of State of Illinois operations, dropped sharply in…


Friday, April 7, 2023
Enjoy Illinois for Spring Break

Photo from Enjoy Illinois From waterparks to waterfalls, there are plenty of ways to embrace spring break in Illinois. Illinois offers so many ways to have a fun spring break….


Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Illinois Back to Business Grants Available Now!

Today is the day! The Back to Business grant application is open for the restaurant, hotel & creative arts industries:  Review B2B program info at https://bit.ly/43byHHK  Reach out to Community Navigators…


Monday, April 3, 2023
Update: Agriculture, Budget, Jobs & Taxes

APRIL 1, 2023 AGRICULTURE Illinois counties lead the U.S. in corn and soybean production.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reported the final numbers for crop year 2022. According…