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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Deering Urges Pritzker to Follow New York and Opt Illinois into Federal Scholarship Program

SPRINGFIELD, IL… Following reports that New York Governor Kathy Hochul will opt New York into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Program, State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) renewed her call…


Friday, February 13, 2026
Op-Ed: Deering Urges Gov. Pritzker to opt Illinois into Federal Scholarship Program

Over the last week, we have watched families across the country engage in meaningful discussions about school choice. At a time when the federal administration is shaking up education—seeking to…


Friday, January 30, 2026
Regan’s Rundown on State Matters: January Edition

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…


Tuesday, January 27, 2026
School Choice Week | January 26-January 30

School choice is incorrectly pitted as a public school versus private school issue. It’s not. It’s a children’s issue. Our kids deserve to be educated in the best school for…