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…

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) is hosting her summer reading program, “Reading Plants a Seed,” and is encouraging all Kindergarten through 5th grade students who live in or…

Yesterday we honored firefighters who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony in Springfield. Each year, the ceremony allows us to remember…

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood secured $1.5 million in federal grant funding for the Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) to help build an air cargo road extending Airport Road south toward…

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…

Yesterday alongside my colleagues, I attended the Illinois Peace Officers Memorial service to pay tribute to Illinois’ fallen police officers. The solemn ceremony honors the bravery, service, and sacrifice of…

It’s Illinois Bacon Day here at the Capitol. Today we commemorate the work of the Illinois pork producers who #BringHomeTheBacon

May 3-9 marks Small Business Week. When you “shop small” you are not only supporting an entrepreneur, but you are investing in your community. Don’t forget to support your favorite…

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to all the remarkable individuals who work to ensure our children are set up for the future through education and other opportunities. Your work…

In an interview with the Center Square, I discussed the Dept. of Justice investigating Illinois schools to determine whether sexual orientation and gender identity content has been included in any…

Yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais is a reminder that redistricting must follow the Constitution and treat every voter fairly. As we saw last week, House Democrats…