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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Deering Applauds Constellation for 20-Year Energy Deal with Meta

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following statement after Constellation Energy, an energy company with a plant in Clinton, announced a 20-year deal with Meta, the company…


Sunday, June 1, 2025
Deering Votes No on FY26 Budget, Rejects $1 Billion Tax Hike

SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following statement regarding the passage of the FY 26 Illinois State Budget. The budget spends a near-record $55.2 billion, paid for…


Thursday, May 29, 2025
ICYMI: Rep. Regan Deering in the Chicago Tribune: “Illinois Doesn’t Need a Bigger Government, It Needs a Better One”

DECATUR, IL… In case you missed it, State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) penned an op-ed in yesterday morning’s Chicago Tribune calling out the unsustainable growth of Illinois government and the…


Friday, May 23, 2025
Deering Announces 1.2 Million for Local Transportation Projects

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) is proud to announce that the 88th House District is in receipt of two Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) Awards. The program, which is…


Monday, May 19, 2025
Deering Announces First Annual Summer Reading Program

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) has launched her first annual Summer Reading Program, “Reading is Sweet” and is inviting all kindergarten through 5th grade students that live in or…


Wednesday, May 14, 2025
House Republicans Stand Firm in Defense of Second Amendment

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois House Republican lawmakers gathered at the Capitol today to show their support for law-abiding gun owners. State Representatives Charlie Meier (Okawville), Regan Deering (Decatur), and Patrick…


Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Deering Hosts Legislative Update Forsyth Public Library

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) is excited to announce an upcoming Legislative Update that she is hosting on Friday, May 2nd from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Forsyth Public…


Friday, April 25, 2025
Deering Invites Two leaders to Women to Watch Conference in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) welcomed two women from the 88th District to attend the annual Women to Watch Conference hosted by the Illinois House Republican women legislators….


Friday, April 18, 2025
Deering Notes the Good and Bad Bills Passed During Third Reading Deadline Week

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) released the following statement after the House of Representatives heard nearly 400 bills during third reading deadline week last week. Rep. Deering is…


Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Deering Introduces Resolution to Move USDA to Central Illinois

Crops Don’t Grow in a Swamp DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) has filed HR 177, a resolution that calls on President Trump and the United States Congress to…