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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…


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
Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence: Maroa Public Library

Join State Senator Sally Turner and I for a statewide and national reading of the Declaration of Independence. The reading will take place on tomorrow, July 8th at 5pm at…


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…


Thursday, July 2, 2026
Deering Enews 16: June 2026

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


Thursday, July 2, 2026
Attend an America 250 or July 4th Event Near You!

Looking for something to do this holiday weekend? Check out the local America 250 and July 4th events near you!


Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Pritzker Promised Affordability, Delivers New Taxes

Gov. Pritzker’s promise of affordability is a sham as Illinoisans get hit with $800 million in new taxes that are now scheduled to take effect today, July 1. Real effort…


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…


Thursday, June 25, 2026
IL Has One of the Highest SNAP Error Rates in the Country

Illinois has one of the highest SNAP error rates in the country, sitting at 14.67%, while the national average is 10.62%. Our state’s payment error rate has skyrocketed due to…