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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Rep. Friess: SUL4R Grand Opening Marks Agricultural Milestone

This week, Rep. Friess’s staff had the privilege of attending the SUL4R Grand Opening—an exciting milestone for our agricultural community and the future of sustainable farming. As a strong advocate…


Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Tax and Spend

It’s Tax Day again. Have you wondered how your state income tax dollars are spent? Here’s a breakdown: Tax Day: Here’s how your $4K in state income taxes is spent


Thursday, April 10, 2025
Rep. Friess on School Mascots, Homeschool Mandates, and What SHOULD be Legislative Priorities this Spring

Rep. Friess joined the Annie Frey show to talk with her about Democrat legislation eliminating some school mascots and imposing new mandates on homeschool families, and also what he believes…


Thursday, April 3, 2025
Mobile DMV is Coming to Red Bud

The Illinois Secretary of State’s Mobile DMV is coming to Red Bud City Hall on May 13th. If you need to renew your driver’s license, renew your registration sticker, or…


Thursday, April 3, 2025
U.S. Attorney General Asked to Review Illinois Firearms Laws

Second Amendment advocates in Illinois have asked the U.S. Attorney General to review our state’s firearms laws. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_d7e78337-9fff-4d41-ba24-4815c9417d10.html


Sunday, March 30, 2025
Friess, House Republicans Continue the Fight to Gerrymandering in Illinois

Gerrymandered maps rig elections. Here’s the latest on our Illinois Supreme Court case against Democrats’ gerrymandered legislative maps. Learn more about our efforts to overturn these unfair maps at RedoRemap.com….


Sunday, March 9, 2025
Fighting for Property Tax Relief

Illinoisans are paying double what the average American family pays in property taxes according to a new study released by WalletHub. The survey shows Illinois homeowners will pay more than…


Thursday, March 6, 2025
Fighting for Homeschool Families’ Rights

Today was Homeschool Lobby Day at the State Capitol and Rep. Friess proudly stands with homeschool families and advocates to protect their rights. This year, Democrats have proposed legislation (HB…


Wednesday, February 26, 2025
What to Know About REAL IDs

Not everyone needs a REAL ID! But if you do, the REAL ID deadline will be here before you know it! Here’s what you should know about getting a REAL…


Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Rep. Friess Comments on Governor’s State of the State and Budget Address

Red Bud, IL… Rep. Friess gave the following statement after the conclusion of Governor Pritzker’s combined State of the State and Budget Address today in Springfield. “If Democrats continue down this…