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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
How to File a Witness Slip

Witness slips are a vital piece of the legislative process. Before a bill is heard in committee, the chairperson will read who has submitted witness slips and whether they support…


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…


Thursday, April 9, 2026
Deering’s HB 4242 Passes the House

State Rep. Regan Deering’s bill HB 4242 passed the House unanimously. The bill, HB 4242, requires DCFS to include written notification to the alleged perpetrator in an investigation on six…


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…


Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The House is Back in Session

The House is back in Session today after spending the last week in our districts. We only have seven scheduled session days before the 3rd Reading Deadline for all House…


Thursday, April 2, 2026
Office Closed: April 3

My offices will be closed tomorrow, April 3 and we will reopen on Monday, April 6. In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to call, email, or visit my website with…


Thursday, April 2, 2026
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

April marks Child Abuse Prevention Month and serves as a time for us to come together to stop child abuse and neglect. Every child deserves to grow up in a…


Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Regan’s Rundown on State Matters: March Edition

Welcome to my e-newsletter! As your State Representative, I want to provide you with updates about what is going on in Springfield and around the 88th. In this issue, I…


Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Rep. Deering Joins WCIA to Voice Support for Suspending the Gas Tax

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…


Thursday, March 26, 2026
We Need Estate Tax Relief

The estate tax, sometimes referred to as the “death tax,” unfairly burdens farm families. This issue has sparked bipartisan legislation and support but has set to be called by the…