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Friday, October 3, 2025
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for October 3

In this issue: Green New Deal energy bill filed A few years ago, Illinois enacted a wide-ranging energy bill which supporters claimed would lead Illinois to a bright, clean energy…


Wednesday, October 1, 2025
How to engage with the legislature

The fall session of the House of Representatives is just around the corner, with legislators scheduled to return to Springfield on October 14. Illinois residents can make their voices heard…


Friday, September 26, 2025
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for September 26

In this issue: “No cash bail” two years later Back in 2021 the General Assembly passed an infamous piece of legislation known as the “SAFE-T Act,” a bill which was…


Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Hearing from advisory committees

With harvest quickly approaching, my staff and I had the opportunity to meet with three of our fantastic advisory committees yesterday! We kicked off the day with our Local Government…


Friday, September 19, 2025
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for September 19

In this issue: Legislative inaction could lead to even higher property taxes for some Illinoisans I have long been a proponent of property tax reform in Illinois. Yet even though…


Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Today is National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day is a reminder that voting is one of the most direct ways to shape the future of your community and country. This day encourages everyone to…


Friday, September 12, 2025
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for September 12

In this issue: State’s August revenue report is in The state’s revenue report for the month of August from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability is in, and it…


Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Free paper shredding event Saturday morning in Streator

On Saturday I am hosting a FREE paper shredding event in Streator. This is a good opportunity to protect yourself from identity theft by safely and securely shredding your old…


Monday, September 8, 2025
Remembering 9/11

Thank you to the Paxton P.R.I.D.E. Group for inviting me to speak at the Annual Never Forget 9/11 Memorial Event under the Grand Old Flag on Sunday. This day serves…


Friday, September 5, 2025
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for September 5

In this issue: Governor using federal issues to distract from state problems Illinois has some of the highest property taxes in the country. Farm families and family-owned small businesses are…