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Friday, January 16, 2026
Deering to Host Legislative Update in Heyworth

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) is hosting a legislative update at the VFW Post 1559, located at 203 E. Main in Heyworth, on Thursday, January 29th, from 5:30-7:00…


Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Deering Applauds Bridge Payments for Farmers

DECATUR, IL… In response to the United States Department of Agriculture making $12 billion available in one-time bridge payments to American farmers due to temporary trade market disruptions, State Representative…


Friday, December 19, 2025
Deering: Illinois Families Feel the Cost of Living, Not Pritzker’s Spin

DECATUR, IL… In response to the Governor’s Office releasing a list of self-congratulatory accomplishments, State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following statement to inject a dose of reality into…


Thursday, December 18, 2025
Deering Pleased with Nuclear Renewals, Ensuring 20 More Years of Economic Development in Clinton

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following release after the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved a 20-year initial license renewal for Constellation’s Clinton Clean Energy Center in…


Monday, December 15, 2025
Deering Named AFP 2025 Prairie State Policy Champion

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) was named as a 2025 Prairie State Policy Champion by Americans for Prosperity- Illinois (AFP-IL). The award was given to legislators who lead…


Friday, December 12, 2025
Deering Disappointed by Governor’s Decision to Sign Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill into Law

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following release after Governor Pritzker signed SB 1950 into law, legalizing physician-assisted suicide. The new law allows physicians to prescribe self-administered medication…


Thursday, November 13, 2025
Deering Calls out Governor for Lack of Transparency

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) took part in a press conference with State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) to call out the Governor for his political posturing and failure…


Thursday, November 6, 2025
Deering Attends The Bloomington Normal YMCA Strong Kids Breakfast

The Bloomington Normal YMCA Strong Kids Breakfast focused on community, and I could not agree with the message more. We must be building strong communities full of caring people who…


Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Deering Calls out Democrats Attempts at Political Theater, Delivers the Truth

SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following statement after House Resolution 504, a resolution to condemn the Trump Administration’s ‘Operation Midway Blitz’, was brought to the House…


Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Deering on DOJ Complaint Challenging Illinois’ In-State Tuition & Scholarships for Non-Citizens

“My legislation restores basic fairness and brings Illinois into compliance with federal law.”  DECATUR, IL…State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed…