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Goose Creek Library receives tech grant from Illinois Secretary of State

State Representative Regan Deering has congratulated the Goose Creek District Library in DeLand for receiving a library tech grant from the Illinois Secretary of State's office. “Congratulations to the Goose Creek District Library on their library...

By Macon Reporter | Jun 27, 2025

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Illinois representative criticizes $1 billion in new state taxes effective July

State Representative Regan Deering of Decatur has informed constituents about new and increased taxes set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

By Macon Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

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Illinois Republicans file lawsuit over alleged constitutional breach

By Macon Reporter | Jun 19, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering, along with other Republican colleagues in the Illinois House and Senate, has filed a lawsuit in Sangamon County court.

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Illinois representative criticizes governor's signing of FY26 budget

By Macon Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering of Decatur expressed opposition to the signing of the fiscal year 2026 budget by Governor JB Pritzker.

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Rep. Deering calls for ethics reform after Madigan's sentencing

By Macon Reporter | Jun 13, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) has expressed her views following the sentencing of former Speaker Michael J. Madigan.

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FOIA request sent to Dewitt County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By Macon Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Dewitt County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Moultrie County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By Macon Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Moultrie County regarding tax relief requests for veterans with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Educational Services industry in Macon Reporter publication area during 2024?

By Macon Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Educational Services employers across Macon Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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De Witt County taxpayers give $40,402 in County Sales Tax in April

By Macon Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

In April, De Witt County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Macon County taxpayers give $682,476 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

By Macon Reporter | Jun 8, 2025

In April, Macon County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Macon County residents pay $86,356 in County Sales Tax in April

By Macon Reporter | Jun 7, 2025

In April, Macon County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Constellation secures 20-year energy deal with Meta ensuring Clinton plant operations

By Macon Reporter | Jun 4, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering of Decatur has expressed approval following the announcement of a 20-year power purchase agreement between Constellation Energy and Meta.

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$65,810 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in April for De Witt County

By Macon Reporter | Jun 4, 2025

In April, De Witt County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry across Macon Reporter publication area in 2024

By Macon Reporter | Jun 2, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across Macon Reporter publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Moultrie County taxpayers give $96,190 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

By Macon Reporter | Jun 1, 2025

In April, Moultrie County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Regan Deering criticizes Illinois FY26 budget over new taxes

By Macon Reporter | Jun 1, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering of Decatur has expressed her disapproval of the recently passed FY26 Illinois State Budget.

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Macon County responsible for 13th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

By Macon Reporter | May 30, 2025

Macon County residents paid just under $24.7 million in sales taxes, the 13th highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Moultrie County ranks 60th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2024

By Macon Reporter | May 29, 2025

Moultrie County residents paid just over $3 million in sales taxes, ranking 60th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Regan Deering criticizes Illinois government growth and calls for budget transparency

By Macon Reporter | May 29, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering of Decatur has raised concerns about the expansion of Illinois government and transparency in budget processes through an op-ed published in the Chicago Tribune.

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De Witt County residents rank 88th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for 2024

By Macon Reporter | May 28, 2025

De Witt County residents paid $904,321 in sales taxes, ranking 88th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.