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Friday, August 18, 2017
Spain Bill to Allow Volunteers at State Parks Signed by Governor

An initiative proposed by State Rep. Ryan Spain to allow volunteer work to be performed at Illinois State Parks was signed by the Governor of Illinois late Friday afternoon. This…


Monday, July 17, 2017
Sen. Chuck Weaver & Rep. Ryan Spain to host Senior Fair in Metamora on Aug. 2

State Senator Chuck Weaver and State Representative Ryan Spain will host a Senior Citizens Fair on Wednesday, August 2 at Snyder Village from 9am-11am. Snyder Village is located at 1200…


Thursday, July 13, 2017
Spain Summer Reading Program Deadline Approaching

State Representative Ryan Spain reminds summer readers about the upcoming deadline for  his Summer Reading Club Program for grade school students who live within the 73rdLegislative District.  The program is…


Thursday, July 6, 2017
Spain Stands Against Income Tax Increase

State Representative Ryan Spain issued the following Statement following the successful Veto Override of legislation to increase Illinois income tax rate by 32%.    “With the worst income growth, highest…


Sunday, July 2, 2017
Rep. Spain: Same Old Song with Tax Increases with No Reforms

State Representative Ryan Spain reacted to the Democrat Spending Plan’s passage on Sunday, July 2:   “I was sworn-in to the legislature in January with optimism that both sides of…


Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Rep. Spain hosts photos by local artist Travis Guthman at Peoria Legislative Office

State Representative Ryan Spain is hosting a display of photographs taken within the 73rd Legislative District by local photographer Travis Guthman.   Travis Guthman, a rural Sparland resident, is a…


Monday, June 19, 2017
Spain Supports Call for Special Session

Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Op-Ed: Spain “prepared to make tough choices and compromise” to End Budget Impasse

The General Assembly once again adjourned session without passage of a bipartisan balanced budget.  Illinois continues to lead the nation in job loss, population loss, and economic stagnation.  Our state’s backlog…


Monday, May 29, 2017
Memorial Day 2017

Friday, May 26, 2017
Spain Bill to Allow Volunteers at State Parks Heads to Governor

Following House passage in April, the Illinois Senate on Thursday passed legislation proposed by State Rep. Ryan Spain to allow volunteer work to be performed at Illinois State Parks.  …