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Friday, August 25, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for August 25

In this issue: Lawsuit filed against new gun law A federal lawsuit has been filed against a recently-signed state law which would allow lawsuits against firearm manufacturers. The legislation was…


Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Thank you to everyone who joined our school supply drive

I am blown away by the generosity of the folks in the 106th!!! We had an incredible School Supply Drive! Kira and Megan spent the morning getting them sorted for…


Monday, August 21, 2023
Traveling Office Hours reminder: Tomorrow in Gibson City and Fairbury

I am hosting traveling office hours tomorrow in Gibson City at The Kettle 217, located at 810 S. Sangamon Avenue from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. In the afternoon I will…


Friday, August 18, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for August 18

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….


Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Students attending FFA and 4-H events now eligible for excused school absences

Yesterday Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 3814, a bill I was proud to sponsor. The new law will allow for excused absences for students attending educational events like 4-H and…


Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Traveling Office Hours coming to Gibson City and Fairbury next Tuesday

I have been traveling the district holding office hours in different towns for those who would like to meet in person but who cannot get to the district offices in…


Friday, August 11, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield News Update for August 11

In this issue: Court halts law which targeted crisis pregnancy centers This spring the House and Senate passed a bill which allowed the Attorney General to go after pro-life crisis…


Thursday, August 10, 2023
Rep. Bunting to host office hours in Gibson City and Fairbury

WATSEKA –State Representative Jason R. Bunting (R-Emington) announced that he will be hosting traveling office hours in Gibson City and Fairbury on Tuesday August 22. “Throughout the summer I have…


Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Visiting with future ag leaders

I had an opportunity to go and speak with the Illinois Farm Bureau State Young Leader Committee Monday in Springfield. My task was to explain the importance of advocating for…


Monday, August 7, 2023
Grid transformation program open houses coming up in our area

Ameren is proposing the Central Illinois Grid Transformation Program to build a more reliable and resilient energy grid for the future. They will be hosting Public Open Houses in McLean,…