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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Rep. Regan Deering: Illinois Doesn’t Need a Bigger Government—It Needs a Better One

This morning, I shared my thoughts in the Chicago Tribune calling out the unsustainable growth of Illinois government: “There’s nothing compassionate about taking more from families who already have to…


Friday, May 23, 2025
Deering Announces 1.2 Million for Local Transportation Projects

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) is proud to announce that the 88th House District is in receipt of two Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) Awards. The program, which is…


Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Deering Passes SB 1288 out of the House Unanimously (Video)

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…


Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Energy Chaos

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…


Monday, May 19, 2025
Deering Announces First Annual Summer Reading Program

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…


Thursday, May 15, 2025
Deering Speaks at IGOLD (Video)

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Deering Speaks at IGOLD at State Capitol

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…


Wednesday, May 14, 2025
House Republicans Stand Firm in Defense of Second Amendment

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…


Monday, May 12, 2025
Deering: Last Week in Springfield (Photos)

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….


Friday, May 9, 2025
Deering on the Budget: Democrats are keeping Republican legislators in the dark

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…