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Monday, April 27, 2026
Op-Ed: Illinois Families Need Relief, Not More Tax Hikes

Illinois families are being squeezed from every direction, and Springfield is not making it any easier. At the grocery store, opening utility bills, paying property taxes, and filling up at…


Friday, April 17, 2026
Deering to Host FREE Shred Event and Diaper Drive with Macon Co. Farm Bureau in Decatur

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) is hosting a FREE Shred Event and Diaper Drive in collaboration with the Macon County Farm Bureau in Decatur on Tuesday, April 28th….


Monday, April 13, 2026
Deering Slams Governor for Blaming School Districts for High Property Taxes

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following response after Governor Pritzker blamed local governments for significant property tax increases as reported in a new study.  “Poor policy…


Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Spain and Deering Discuss Affordability Issues in Illinois, Offer Solutions

SPRINGFIELD, IL… Deputy Leader Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) and State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) held a press conference today to discuss the affordability issues plaguing Illinois due to Democrat policies and…


Thursday, March 26, 2026
Deering Bill to Improve Transparency in DCFS Investigations Clears Adoption Committee

SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) passed legislation out of the Adoption and Child Welfare Committee that works to improve transparency in child abuse and neglect investigations conducted by…


Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Op-Ed: Deering Proposes No Tax on Tips in Illinois

A waitress finishing a double shift. A bartender working late into the night. A hotel worker greeting guests before sunrise. These are the hardworking Americans who rely on tips to…


Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Rep. Deering to Participate in Convention of States Rally at Illinois Capitol, Encourages Constituents to Join if Available

SPRINGFIELD, IL… As more states in the Union have advanced legislation calling for a Convention of States, Rep. Regan Deering announced today that she will participate in a Capitol rally…


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Deering Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address, Renews Calls for Better Government

SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following reaction after Governor Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State and Budget Address to a joint session of the…


Friday, February 13, 2026
Op-Ed: Deering Urges Gov. Pritzker to opt Illinois into Federal Scholarship Program

Over the last week, we have watched families across the country engage in meaningful discussions about school choice. At a time when the federal administration is shaking up education—seeking to…


Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Deering to Host Mobile DMV Event with Secretary of State’s Office in Heyworth

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) is hosting another Mobile DMV event with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office on Thursday, March 5th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the…