Latest News

Friday, May 12, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield News Update for May 12

In this issue: Share your thoughts on ethics reform SWCD legislation passes State revenue was down last month Illinois headlines Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. For the latest news…


Thursday, May 11, 2023
House passes Bunting legislation to promote Soil and Water Conservation Districts

State Representative Jason R. Bunting (R-Emington) presented SB 2325 in the Illinois House on Thursday, a bill to help promote Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Illinois. The bill, Bunting’s…


Friday, May 5, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield News Update for May 5

In this issue: Injunction issued against gun ban Guilty verdicts in ComEd corruption trial Fighting against possible McLean County tax increase Illinois headlines Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. For…


Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Rep. Bunting statement on ComEd trial verdict

SPRINGFIELD –State Representative Jason Bunting (R-Emington) had this to say after the jury in the federal ComEd Four corruption trial in Chicago returned guilty verdicts today. “Yet another influence-peddling scandal…


Friday, April 28, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield News Update for April 28

In this issue: SWCD legislation passes committee Calling for moratorium on health benefits program for undocumented immigrants Our unpaid bills Illinois headlines Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. For the…


Friday, April 21, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield News Update for April 21

In this issue: State revenue falls sharply in March Illinois leads nation in AP testing increase In the hot seat Illinois headlines Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. For the…


Friday, April 14, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield News Update for April 14

In this issue: Illinois counties lead in corn and soybean production Money added to Rainy Day Fund Cancer treatment legislation passes House Survey coming soon! Thank you for reading my…


Thursday, April 6, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield News Update for April 6

In this issue: Session reaches halfway point Unemployment holds steady Illinois headlines Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. For the latest news from state government or to share your ideas…


Friday, March 31, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield News Update for March 31

In this issue: Abrupt end to last week’s session ComEd trial revealing Illinois corruption Our bill backlog Illinois headlines Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. For the latest news from…


Friday, March 24, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield News Update for March 24

In this issue: Busy week at the Capitol Supreme Court arguments on SAFE-T Act Credit rating upgrade Illinois headlines Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. For the latest news from…