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Friday, June 20, 2025
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for June 20

In this issue: Madigan sentenced to seven and a half years in prison Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison following…


Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Fishing derby next weekend

Next Saturday, June 28, I am joining Senator Chris Balkema to host a FREE fishing derby for local kids. All kids ages 12 and under are welcome. We will be…


Sunday, June 15, 2025
Happy Father’s Day!

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the dads who have shaped our lives with love, guidance, and strength. Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads out there!


Thursday, June 12, 2025
This is Men’s Health Week

Men’s Health Week is a reminder to take proactive steps toward better health physically, mentally, and emotionally. This week is a chance to encourage the men in our lives to…


Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Tomorrow: Dwight open house with Senator Balkema

Tomorrow morning, Senator Chris Balkema and I will be hosting an office open house to celebrate the opening of Senator Balkema’s district office in Dwight. Stop by 132 E. Main…


Monday, June 9, 2025
Caucus Blog: Farmers abandoned by House Democrats’ inaction

Representative Jason R. Bunting, one of seven farmers in the House Republican caucus, soon joined Leader Hammond, issuing a challenge to Democrats to do more than give speeches, and actually take…


Friday, June 6, 2025
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for June 6

In this issue: Voting No on tax increases and the state’s largest budget Very late on Saturday night the House Democrats rammed through Governor Pritzker’s record-setting spending bill and his…


Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Clean Fuels Alliance America Biodiesel Tour

Following enormous growth in recent years, biodiesel and renewable diesel are now 9% of the diesel fuel supply in the U.S., topping 5 billion gallons for the first time since…


Monday, June 2, 2025
Summer reading program now underway

This summer I am again sponsoring my summer reading program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. This year’s theme is Level Up at Your Library! I am encouraging students…


Friday, May 30, 2025
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for May 30

In this issue: An early update The House of Representatives is going into the final hours of the spring session, with many issues still to be settled. As we get…