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Thursday, July 23, 2026
Deering Earns 100% NFIB Voting Record for Supporting Illinois Small Businesses

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) has earned a 100% voting record from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in recognition of her support for Illinois’ small businesses…


Monday, July 20, 2026
Deering: Welch’s Handling of Benton Allegations Exposes Rotten Culture

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following statement following new reporting that Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch’s office was informed of harassment allegations against former State Representative…


Thursday, July 16, 2026
Deering Reacts to Energy Bills Signed by Governor, Urges Greater Affordability

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker signed two bills related to utility bills and energy costs. HB 5524 requires the Commission…


Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Deering Signs Petition to Establish Special Committee Investigating Rep. Carol Ammons

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following statement after signing a petition on Friday to establish a Special Investigating Committee concerning State Representative Carol Ammons. The petition,…


Monday, July 13, 2026
Deering’s Diaper Drive Delivers Support to Families

DECATUR, IL… This past spring and into the summer, State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) has made rounds in the 88th District, delivering diapers and wipes to area resource centers, following…


Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Deering Opposed to In-State Tuition and Scholarships for Non-Citizens, Renews Call for Her Legislation

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following statement following Governor Pritzker’s signing of HB 5093 into law. The bill provides in-state tuition and various scholarships, paid for…


Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Deering Praises SCOTUS Decision to Protect Girls and Women in Sports

DECATUR, IL…State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States upheld state laws in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox,…


Monday, June 29, 2026
Deering Disappointed in the Signing of the Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following release after Governor Pritzker signed HB 5295 into law, establishing the Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act. The new law restricts…


Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Deering Opposed to Governor Signing FY27 Budget

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker signed the partisan FY27 budget. The budget spends a record $55.9 billion and is paid for…


Friday, June 5, 2026
Deering Appalled by Democrats’ Fumble of the Bears Deal

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following statement after the Chicago Bears announced plans to relocate to Hammond, Indiana. “The potential loss of the Bears would be…