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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Crawford, Hanson attend Emerging Women Leaders conference in Springfield

On Tuesday, two outstanding leaders from the 106th district attended the Emerging Women Leaders Conference at the Capitol. Angel Crawford from the Iroquois Economic Development Association and Maddie Hanson with…


Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Bunting welcomes Thomas Metcalf students to Capitol

State Representative Jason R. Bunting (R-Emington) welcomes 7th and 8th grade students from Thomas Metcalf School in Normal to the Illinois House of Representatives on March 5, 2024.


Monday, March 4, 2024
Iroquois County is StormReady

This week is Illinois Severe Weather Preparedness Week! This morning, I traveled to Iroquois County to watch the Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency formally receive their StormReady accreditation from the…


Friday, March 1, 2024
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for March 1

In this issue: Governor’s tax hikes are sticking point in budget The budget proposal which Governor Pritzker delivered last week called for nearly $1 billion in new taxes on Illinois…


Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Teaching civics in Watseka

One of my favorite aspects of being a State Representative is that I get to educate constituents of all ages. On Monday, I was able to teach two Civics classes…


Monday, February 26, 2024
Meeting with local government officials

We are trying to get in as many advisory committee meetings before the House is in session every week. A few days ago we met with local government officials including…


Friday, February 23, 2024
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for February 23

In this issue: State of the State and Budget Address This week we heard Governor Pritzker deliver his State of the State address and outline his budget proposal for the…


Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Video: Rep. Bunting reacts to State of the State address

State Rep. Jason R. Bunting (R-Emington) reacted to Governor Pritzker’s 2024 State of the State address and budget proposal, which increases spending while raising taxes and leaving out important reforms


Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Against House Bill 1634

Our office has received over 50 emails, texts, and phone calls in the last 24 hours! As you all know I am a farmer and own a trucking business and…


Monday, February 19, 2024
Happy Presidents Day!

Presidents Day is a holiday meant to honor the Presidents who have led our great nation and to remember the values on which our country was founded. Happy Presidents Day!