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Thursday, May 11, 2023
House passes Bunting legislation to promote Soil and Water Conservation Districts

State Representative Jason R. Bunting (R-Emington) presented SB 2325 in the Illinois House on Thursday, a bill to help promote Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Illinois. The bill, Bunting’s…


Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Scenes from the Capitol police and firefighter memorial ceremonies

Over the past few days we have paused to remember Illinois’ fallen police officers and firefighters. These are some of the scenes from those two events, starting with a couple…


Monday, May 8, 2023
Stopping by the Saunemin career fair

I stopped by Saunemin Grade School for the 8th Grade Career Fair this weekend. Thank you to the businesses and organizations who attended and the dedicated teachers and staff who…


Friday, May 5, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield News Update for May 5

In this issue: Injunction issued against gun ban Guilty verdicts in ComEd corruption trial Fighting against possible McLean County tax increase Illinois headlines Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. For…


Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Opposing possible McLean County tax increase

A bill has been proposed which would expand the Central Illinois Regional Airport Authority to cover all of McLean County. This could include expanding a property tax levy to rural…


Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Rep. Bunting statement on ComEd trial verdict

SPRINGFIELD –State Representative Jason Bunting (R-Emington) had this to say after the jury in the federal ComEd Four corruption trial in Chicago returned guilty verdicts today. “Yet another influence-peddling scandal…


Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Thank you teachers!

Thank you to our hard-working teachers for all that they do!


Monday, May 1, 2023
Federal judge issues injunction against gun ban law

A federal judge in East St. Louis issued an order Friday blocking enforcement of Illinois’ ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines until a lawsuit challenging the law is resolved….


Friday, April 28, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield News Update for April 28

In this issue: SWCD legislation passes committee Calling for moratorium on health benefits program for undocumented immigrants Our unpaid bills Illinois headlines Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. For the…


Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Celebrating FFA

I had the opportunity to attend two FFA Banquets on Sunday; one as a Father and the other as a State Representative. I hung up my blue and gold jacket…