In the House, I carried SB 1288, a measure that requires food handler licensees to complete a program on celiac disease and on the safe handling of gluten-free foods. This…

Green energy policies supported by Illinois Democrats have shorted our energy generation capacity and led to summer electricity rate hikes. As a member of the Energy and Environment Committee, I…

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) has launched her first annual Summer Reading Program, “Reading is Sweet” and is inviting all kindergarten through 5th grade students that live in or…

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to speak at the IGOLD Rally at the Capitol alongside some of my colleagues and the many advocates that traveled to Springfield in support of…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois House Republican lawmakers gathered at the Capitol today to show their support for law-abiding gun owners. State Representatives Charlie Meier (Okawville), Regan Deering (Decatur), and Patrick…

The Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield is a powerful reminder of the bravery, strength, and heroism of firefighters.  This morning, we paid tribute to the…

Last week was a busy week. It was the Senate Bill deadline week in committee, and I had the opportunity to meet with many different groups while at the Capitol….

With three weeks to go until adjournment, I wanted to give you a budget update. Democrats are keeping Republican legislators in the dark about what they plan to add or…

I stood up and fought for the farmers, agribusiness, and rural communities of central Illinois. I filed HR 177 in early March. The resolution seeks to move the U.S. Department…