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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for April 2

In this issue: Rural highway safety legislation passes committee I was proud to have one of my bills pass the House Transportation Regulation – Roads and Bridges Committee before the…


Wednesday, April 1, 2026
La Salle County Farm Bureau breakfast

As both a State Representative and a farmer, attending the LaSalle County Farm Bureau Legislative Breakfast is always time well spent. There’s nothing more important than hearing directly from the…


Friday, March 27, 2026
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for March 27

In this issue: Welcoming students for Agriculture Legislative Day On Tuesday we celebrated National Agriculture Day and were visited at the Capitol by hundreds of students from across the state…


Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Welcoming students for Ag Legislative Day

It was great to see so many blue and gold jackets (with a few green and white sprinkled into the mix) at the Capitol today for National Agriculture Day and…


Friday, March 20, 2026
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for March 20

In this issue: Revenue estimate comes in below expectations The first step in putting together a state budget is for the state’s fiscal watchdog agency, the Commission on Government Forecasting…


Monday, March 16, 2026
Ford-Iroquois drainage district workshop

Thank you to the Ford-Iroquois Farm Bureau for hosting a great Drainage District workshop. The presentation provided valuable insight into renewable energy projects and how they intersect with drainage districts….


Friday, March 13, 2026
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for March 13

In this issue: Bills would reduce property taxes, removes taxes on tips – not a moment too soon House Republicans have been working to bring down the skyrocketing cost of…


Monday, March 9, 2026
Celebrating 50 years at Three Rivers Public Library

Stopped by the Three Rivers Public Library District in Channahon yesterday to help celebrate their 50th birthday! It was an honor to present them with an official House of Representatives…


Friday, March 6, 2026
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for March 6

In this issue: Budget details coming into focus Last month we heard Governor Pritzker’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year which begins on July 1. Now that some time…


Thursday, March 5, 2026
Severe Weather Preparedness Week is here in Illinois

Now is the time to make sure you and your family are ready for tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and flooding. Review your emergency plan Build or restock your emergency kit (water,…