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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
State Police “FOID” Portal to Go Down for Maintenance

Due to an upgrade of the Illinois State Police Firearms Portal, the portal will be unavailable to the public from 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, until 4:00 p.m….


Wednesday, May 14, 2025
St. John the Baptist Catholic School Rededication is a “Heartfelt Moment”

Rep. Friess this week Congratulated St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Red Bud on the rededication of the school! “It has been a challenging journey since the significant fire…


Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Standing firm with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

“Today, I had the honor of standing alongside Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and several colleagues as she visited Springfield to address the dangerous consequences of Governor Pritzker’s sanctuary…


Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Pritzker Chooses Resisting over Repairing

This weekend, Governor Pritzker crossed a dangerous line in calling for violence and mass disruption against Republicans. Even going so far as to say, “These Republicans cannot know a moment…


Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Rep. Friess, Homeschoolers Work to Protect Educational Freedom

Rep. Friess today met with a group of homeschooling families in Pinckneyville, IL, to discuss concerns regarding HB 2827. Over 50 parents were present at the meeting, which Carrie Gilliam,…


Thursday, March 20, 2025
Protecting Female Spaces and Safety

Today at the Capitol, Rep. Friess and several of his Republican colleagues rallied behind Nicole Georgas, a mother from Deerfield, who reported that her daughter in middle school was forced…


Monday, March 10, 2025
Rep. Friess’ Women’s Leadership Initiative Celebrates Past and Future Leaders

Women’s History Month is the perfect time to encourage and support the future women leaders of Illinois. You can learn more about Rep Friess’ Women’s Leadership Initiative here: repfriesswli.com Here’s…


Monday, April 11, 2022
Budget is Nothing More than Smoke and Mirrors

State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) released the following statement after the Illinois Democrats passed a $45 billion budget late Friday night: “Last year when I was sworn into office,…


Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Former Speaker Madigan Indicted on Corruption Charges

Springfield, IL… Wednesday afternoon, federal prosecutors announced the indictment of former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan. In response, State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) offered the following…


Wednesday, February 16, 2022
JCAR Suspends Emergency Mitigations

Springfield, IL… Tuesday afternoon, a meeting of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) met to vote on the latest version of COVID-19 mitigation rules for K-12 schools. The committee…