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Friday, December 15, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for December 15

In this issue: 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….


Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Meeting with Law Enforcement Advisory committee

We hosted our 2nd Law Enforcement Advisory Committee Meeting this morning at the Livingston County Jail! We discussed Staffing and Recruitment, SAFE-T Act, Illinois Assault Weapons Ban, and Scams. Thank…


Monday, December 11, 2023
IDOT needs snowplow drivers

Did you know last winter IDOT spread 318,604 tons of salt and plowed more than 17,000 miles in Illinois? That’s equivalent to driving from New York City to L.A. and…


Friday, December 8, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for December 8

In this issue: Firearm ban still a subject of court action After Illinois enacted a ban on many commonly-owned firearms back in January, Second Amendment advocates filed suit to overturn…


Friday, December 8, 2023
Rep. Bunting to host traveling office hours in Ford and Iroquois County

WATSEKA –State Representative Jason R. Bunting (R-Emington) announced that he will be hosting traveling office hours in Ford and Iroquois County on Tuesday December 19. “This is a way for…


Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Exemplary schools in the 106th District

The Illinois State Board of Education recently released the 2022-2023 School Report Cards. Illinois has four summative designations within the statewide school accountability system: Exemplary, Commendable, Targeted, Comprehensive & Intensive….


Monday, December 4, 2023
Talking economic development in Iroquois County

A few days ago Kira and I attended the Iroquois Economic Development Association Quarterly Meeting. It’s great to hear about everything that is going on in Iroquois County and the…


Friday, December 1, 2023
Celebrating 205 years of statehood

Sunday marks the 205th anniversary of Illinois joining the Union as the 21st state. Happy birthday Illinois!


Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Thank you to our military families

National Military Family Month is a time for us to honor the sacrifices made by all military families who support those serving in our Armed Forces. Thank you to military…


Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that inspires people to do good. Today is a reminder that we can all be generous in our communities and one small act can…