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Tuesday, June 11, 2024
National Corn on the Cob Day

Did you know that Illinois is the 2nd highest corn-producing state in the nation? Celebrate National Corn on the Cob Day and support Illinois farmers today by enjoying locally-grown corn!…


Friday, June 7, 2024
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for June 7

In this issue: Session over, office still here to serve you Although I am frustrated about the budget and the decisions that were made in Springfield last week, I have…


Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Session over, office still here to serve you

Although I am frustrated about the budget and the decisions that were made in Springfield last week, I have a job to do, and that is to ensure that I…


Monday, June 3, 2024
June is National Dairy Month

June is National Dairy Month! This month is a celebration of dairy products and the dairy industry as a whole. Thank you to ALL dairy farmers across the country for…


Friday, May 31, 2024
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for May 31

In this issue: Another big-spending budget passed in the dark of the night This is my second year as your state representative; my second spring session at the Capitol. But…


Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Rep. Bunting reacts to passage of FY 25 state budget

State Representative Jason R. Bunting (R-Emington) reacts to the passage of the FY 25 Illinois state budget, the most expensive budget in Illinois history


Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Debating carbon capture legislation

On Saturday I debated the carbon capture bill on the House floor and brought up a number of the concerns that have been expressed by residents of the 106th District….


Monday, May 27, 2024
Honoring our fallen heroes

Memorial Day is a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is usually a holiday marking the beginning…


Friday, May 24, 2024
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for May 24

In this issue: Session nearing adjournment, much unresolved Today was to be the final scheduled day of the 2024 spring session of the General Assembly. It now looks like we…


Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Rep. Bunting welcomes Logan Brummel to the Illinois House

It was great to have Logan Brummel from Pontiac serve as a House Page for a Day on Wednesday. Logan is a soon-to-be sophomore at Iowa State University, double majoring…