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Friday, April 23, 2021
Rep. Friess Expands Kaskaskia Port District’s Ability to Apply for State and Federal Grants

SPRINGFIELD…State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) recently passed his first piece of legislation out of the House of Representatives. The legislation allows the Kaskaskia Regional Port District to apply for…


Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Metro East GOP Lawmakers Reveal Plan to ‘Reimagine Illinois’

On Monday Illinois State Representatives Charlie Meier (R-Okawville), Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg), and David Friess (R-Red Bud) revealed their House Republican caucus’ new comprehensive platform called Reimagine Illinois. A four-point plan…


Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Rep. Friess Appointed to Supreme Court Statutory Court Fees Task Force

RED BUD…House Minority Leader Jim Durkin has appointed State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) to serve on the Statutory Court Fee Task Force which is tasked with conducting a thorough…


Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Rep. Friess Begins First Committees as State Representative

RED BUD…This week, State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) will begin his first committee hearings as a new legislator in the Illinois General Assembly. Friess’ background as a veteran, a…


Friday, February 5, 2021
Vendors Continue Struggles with State at World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta

SPARTA…Vendors who wish to operate at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta are having struggles with the State of Illinois, according to State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud)….


Monday, January 25, 2021
Rep. Friess Raises Concerns over Gov. Pritzker’s Decoupling Plan

RED BUD… State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) voiced his concerns over Governor Pritzker’s efforts to decouple Illinois from the federal CARES Act which would grant tax relief to thousands…


Wednesday, January 13, 2021
David Friess Sworn into Office as State Representative

SPRINGFIELD… State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) has officially been sworn-in as a new member of the 102nd Illinois General Assembly for the 116th Legislative District. “When I entered the…