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Monday, March 24, 2025
Deering: How Do Shell Bills Work in Illinois?

Shell bills allow lawmakers to introduce legislation after the bill filing deadline or are used as placeholders for legislation yet to be determined. Sometimes a bill’s description and full text…


Friday, March 21, 2025
This Week in Springfield (Photos)

Committee deadline week has come to an end, but we still have work to do. The House is expected back in on Tuesday, March 25th at noon and we will…


Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Deering Continues to Advocate for Homeschool Freedom, Stands with Thousands Opposed to HB 2827

SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following release in opposition to the passage of HB 2827 out of the House Education Policy Committee, as the legislation had…


Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Deering Marks National Ag Day

National Ag Day is all about recognizing and celebrating the hard work of farmers and agricultural workers across the state of Illinois. Agriculture is the backbone of our economy and…


Thursday, March 13, 2025
Illinoisans Face the Highest Effective State and Local Taxes in the Nation

Illinoisans face the HIGHEST effective state and local tax rates in the nation making us the worst state for taxes. This trend can’t continue, Illinois families need relief today. Check…


Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Deering: Democrats Continue to Misplace State’s Priorities

While Illinois Democrats push pieces of legislation to legalize prostitution and rehabilitate skunks, they fail to address our state’s real issues. We will continue to fight for lower taxes, improved…


Monday, March 10, 2025
ISP Women’s Recruiting Event

The Illinois State Police Academy will be open to the public next week for the first-ever all women recruitment event!  Learn more here.


Friday, March 7, 2025
Deering Highlights Homeschool Students Visiting the Capitol

Thursday, March 6, 2025
Deering Stands with Homeschooling Families, Opposes Homeschool Act

SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) advocated for homeschool freedom at a press conference today at the State Capitol with two of her colleagues, Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) and…


Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Deering Marks National Sons Day

Happy National Sons Day! Today we celebrate the sons who bring meaning to our lives. Take some time today to show appreciation for the sons in your life.