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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Estate tax still a pressing topic in Illinois legislature

96% of Illinois farms are family-owned and we’d like to keep it that way. We can help farm families keep their land and livelihoods for generations to come by reforming…


Monday, August 12, 2024
Small Equipment Grant Program applications now being accepted

The office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications from fire departments around the state for the Small Equipment Grant Program. Grants of up to $26,000 are…


Friday, August 9, 2024
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for August 9

In this issue: Revenue up in July, caution still warranted Illinois’ embattled state finances got some good news in July as state revenue increased by more than $300 million compared…


Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Good turnout for senior fair

We had good turnout for our senior fair in Morris last week. Thank you to everyone who was involved; including the co-sponsors of the event, Senators Sue Rezin and Tom…


Monday, August 5, 2024
Visit to state fish and wildlife area

Thank you to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for inviting me out to Goose Lake Prairie and Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area on Friday! They are located…


Friday, August 2, 2024
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for August 2

In this issue: Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. For the latest news from state government or to share your ideas and opinions, please visit my legislative website at repbunting.com. Celebrating…


Monday, July 29, 2024
Reminder: Free senior fair in Morris this Thursday

Don’t forget about the FREE senior fair I am co-hosting with Senators Sue Rezin and Tom Bennett, and Representative Jed Davis in Morris on Thursday morning. The event will be…


Friday, July 26, 2024
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for July 26

In this issue: Meeting with education advisory group We had a great turnout Wednesday morning for our Education Advisory Committee meeting! We had great discussions about staffing, testing requirements, legislation,…


Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Education advisory committee meets

We had a great turnout this morning for our Education Advisory Committee meeting! We had great discussions about staffing, testing requirements, legislation, and back to school. Thank you to all…


Monday, July 22, 2024
Free senior fair coming up in Morris on August 1

I am joining with Senators Sue Rezin and Tom Bennett, and Representative Jed Davis to host a free senior health fair in Morris on Thursday August 1. The event will…