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Recent News
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
New legislation alert: transparency for taxpayer dollars going to nongovernmental organizations

House Bill 5613 would increase transparency and help Illinois residents find out how taxpayer dollars are being spent by nongovernmental organizations.


Friday, February 27, 2026
February Friess Frame

Happy February! As we move through the 2026 Spring Legislative Session, my focus remains on standing up for the people of Southern Illinois and advancing common-sense policies that reflect our…


Thursday, February 26, 2026
New legislation alert: supporting disabled veterans

HB4347 works to support our disabled veterans by cutting unnecessary costs and red tape. The bill allows veterans with a VA-verified, service-connected disability rating of 50% or higher who may not…


Videos
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Rep. Friess: Three Weeks. No Call. No Action. Southern Illinois Left Behind Again.
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Rep. Friess 3 Weeks. No Call. No Action. Southern Illinois Left Behind Again.
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Rep. Friess speaks on 2nd anniversary of Illinois' no-cash-bail law
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Illinois House Republicans Talk Overdue SAFE-T Act Reform
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Rep. Friess: Recent FOID system outage hinders exercise of 2nd Amendment rights
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House Republicans Call for Ethics Reform
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Rep. Friess Speaks on the House Rules During House Floor Debate
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Rep. Friess Advocates for Greater Accountability for Elected Officials
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House Republicans Discuss Recall Bill and Constitutional Amendment