Legislator frustrated with lack of ethics reforms steps down from committee – Center Square

TCS - Illinois state Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria A leading Republican at the Illinois Statehouse says he stepped down from the House ethics committee because of a lack of action.
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sue
2 years ago

Republicans need to fight harder……not always give up!

Dave Hardy
2 years ago

Why would he resign? Did he do anything to help or build up the committee?

David F
2 years ago
Reply to  Dave Hardy

He’s a republican, there’s no hope of change with democratic supermajorities and the government all on the same team. Until people stop pulling the blue handle, Illinois well is already hopeless.
Fed’s need to allow state bankruptcies to eliminate all the pubic unions.

Freddy
2 years ago
Reply to  David F

Biggest problem is all or most of the people pulling the blue handle are recipients of what the Democrats offered them whether that is pensions/employment/health care/welfare or any freebies. Plus you must include spouses or family members who all benefit from that. This is easily 2.5M or more voters.

Dave Hardy
2 years ago
Reply to  David F

That’s a terrible attitude! Statistics and polls are all showing massive positive trends with conservative values. Conservatives have a huge base of competent and concerned citizens to tap into. A huge number of activists are literally waiting on the sidelines for the right time to get involved.

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