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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…


Friday, March 17, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for March 17

In this issue: Unemployment at 4.5% in Illinois, 3.4% nationally Illinois should balance its budget House Republican Public Safety Legislation Illinois headlines Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. For the…


Friday, March 10, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield News Update for March 10

In this issue: Judge rules against gun ban It should be harder to raise taxes Recession poses threat to Illinois finances Illinois headlines Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. For…


Wednesday, March 8, 2023
How to follow along with House committee hearings

The deadline for House bills to make it out of committee is this Friday. There is lots of activity taking place in the dozens of House committees this week. To…


Friday, March 3, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield News Update for March 3

In this issue: Illinois’ credit rating tied for worst in the nation IEMA reorganization Record sales for the Illinois Lottery Illinois headlines Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. For the…


Friday, February 24, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for February 24

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. Gun ban legislation…


Friday, February 17, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for February 17

Thank you for reading my first e-newsletter. It has been a whirlwind of activity since I was sworn in as your state representative on February 4. I am a farmer…