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

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…

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…

Happy FFA Week to the young leaders who are building the future of agriculture in Illinois and across the country!

The Governor gave his State of the State address today, and he complained about money the State of Illinois has not received from the Federal Government. I found his complaint…

HB4251 focuses on protecting students and families when Washington dysfunction spills into everyday life. The bill ensures that federally funded scholarships and tuition waivers awarded by public universities remain secure during…

Today we celebrate the birthday of our greatest President, Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln saved our country, and he provides an example of leadership and integrity which we can all aspire to….

If you receive a text message claiming that you owe overdue parking tickets and urging you to click a link to pay immediately, do not click on it. This is…

This year, I am proud to once again partner with the Secretary of State’s Office to bring Mobile DMV services back across the district. These events make it easier for…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) introduced legislation to address issueswith the flawed SAFE-T Act through HB4907. The bill would require a defendant’s pretrial release to berevoked…