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Monday, July 10, 2023
Reminder: Ford County Traveling Office Hours on Tuesday

Friday, July 7, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield News Update for July 7

In this issue: SWCD legislation signed into law Illinois looking to lift ban on nuclear energy permits Reminder about Ford County traveling office hours Illinois headlines Thank you for reading…


Wednesday, July 5, 2023
July is National Ice Cream Month

July is National Ice Cream Month! Did you know that the average American eats roughly 20 pounds of ice cream each year? That’s about 4 gallons! What is your favorite…


Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Have a very happy 4th of July!

I hope that you and your family enjoy celebrating Independence Day this weekend. Remember to stay safe around the grill, at the pool and when handling or watching fireworks. The…


Monday, July 3, 2023
Tour of Nexus-Onarga Family Healing campus

My legislative aide Kira and I had an awesome tour at the Nexus-Onarga Family Healing campus! Thank you to Matt Drat, Jamie Kozma, Tara Lemenager, Renee Sier, and Glenn Miller…


Friday, June 30, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield News Update for June 30

In this issue: More than $3 billion in unclaimed property Grocery sales tax suspension ending Traveling office hours coming to Ford County Illinois headlines Thank you for reading my e-newsletter….


Thursday, June 29, 2023
Rep. Bunting to host traveling office hours in Ford County

WATSEKA –State Representative Jason R. Bunting (R-Emington) announced that he will be hosting traveling office hours in Ford County on Tuesday July 11. “This is a way for me to…


Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Ford County Fair runs through Saturday

If you’re looking for something to do this week, make sure to stop by the Ford County Fair in Melvin! They have various shows and activities all week through Saturday!


Tuesday, June 27, 2023
National PTSD Awareness Day

This is National PTSD Awareness Day. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. People may experience…


Friday, June 23, 2023
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield News Update for June 23

In this issue: Invest in Kids scholarship Amtrak moving faster Another corruption conviction Illinois headlines Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. For the latest news from state government or to…