In this issue: Governor delivers State of the State Address Governor Pritzker gave his State of the State and budget address this week. The Governor finally admitted that Illinois’ financial…

Had a great visit with members of the Illinois School Counselors Association in Springfield this week! School counselors play such an important role in supporting students’ academic success, mental health,…

State Representative Jason R. Bunting (R-Emington) offered his thoughts about today’s State of the State address by Governor J.B. Pritzker at the Illinois Capitol on Wednesday February 18, 2026.

In this issue: Taxes on campfires and carryout bags? Every year it seems the Democrats who run Springfield find a way to raise taxes on Illinoisans. This year is shaping…

Abraham Lincoln got his start in Illinois and went on to become one of the greatest presidents in American history. His grit, courage, and strength as a leader continues to…

The spring legislative session is underway, and so are my advisory committees! First up: law enforcement. I always value the limited time I get to spend with these folks. We…

In this issue: Marking three years in office This week I marked the third anniversary of my swearing-in as the representative of the 106th District. It is an honor to…

I had a great morning on Monday, visiting with the Prairieland CEO class! It was an honor to spend time with such an impressive group of students who are already…

It was great to attend the Advancing Grundy: One Year Later event a few days ago. There was a great discussion on key priorities shaping Grundy County’s future, including trucking,…

In this issue: Affordability must be a top priority in this session As the spring session gets going, members are setting out their top priorities for legislation. Last week I…