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Saturday, November 11, 2023
Thank you Veterans!

Thank you to our nation’s Veterans for their service and sacrifice, and for everything they have done to make ours the greatest country in the world. Thanks also to their…


Thursday, November 9, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for November 9

In this issue: Bill to support nuclear plants passes both houses After weeks of talks and negotiations, another bill to support our nuclear power plants has passed both the House…


Monday, November 6, 2023
Keep up with session from Springfield

Keep up with all the floor and committee action in the Illinois House of Representatives this week as we return to Springfield for the last week of veto session by…


Friday, November 3, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for November 3

In this issue: Bill calls for repeal of the TRUST Act In 2017 Illinois enacted legislation called the TRUST Act which made this a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants. One…


Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Meeting with local government leaders

We had an incredible turnout this morning for our Local Government Advisory Committee meeting. We had 3 County Board Chairmen and 13 Mayors and Village Presidents in attendance. Some of…


Monday, October 30, 2023
Great visit to the IDOT yard

I had a great visit at the Watseka IDOT yard. We discussed staffing, resources, and equipment. They have been working on various projects throughout the year such as tree removal,…


Friday, October 27, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for October 27

In this issue: First week of veto session This week the House and Senate returned to Springfield to start the annual fall veto session. This short session of the legislature…


Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Red Ribbon Week: Be Kind to your Mind. Live Drug Free

Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. During Red Ribbon Week, youth and adults around the nation pledge to increase their knowledge by learning more about…


Friday, October 20, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for October 20

In this issue: Prosecutors expressing concerns about elimination of cash bail A month ago Illinois became the first state to eliminate cash bail for pre-trial release, and so far the…


Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Visit to Technical Metals in Fairbury

I recently toured Technical Metals in Fairbury. They are a privately owned metal fabrication company founded in 1970. Since then, TMI has grown from a small one-man operation to an…