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Monday, January 12, 2026
Take My 2026 Legislative Survey

Dear Friends,  In order to be your voice in Springfield, I need to know the issues that matter most to you. Your responses to these survey questions will help guide…


Thursday, January 8, 2026
TOI Scholarship Opened Now

The Township Officials of Illinois (TOI) have announced that their 2026 Scholarship application is open now through March 2, 2026, for any high school seniors planning to attend an Illinois…


Thursday, January 8, 2026
Deering Strongly Opposed to Green New Giveaway

Today, Gov Pritzker signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Act into law. This new law gives power to unelected bureaucrats, raises energy rates, leads to loss of good paying private…


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…


Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Rep. Deering Recaps 2025

As we close out 2025, I took some time to recap my first year in office. From meetings with constituents and tours of area businesses to working bills in the…


Monday, December 22, 2025
Regan’s Rundown on State Matters: December 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…


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…


Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Deering Appalled After Governor Signs Downstate Bailout of Chicago Mass Transit

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) released the following statement after Governor Pritzker signed SB 2111 into law today, which uses downstate funds to bail out Chicago’s mismanaged mass…


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…