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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Solar Eclipse on April 8 a Boon for Southern Illinois Economy

Less than seven years after a total solar eclipse captivated millions and shined a spotlight on deep southern Illinois, another total solar eclipse will be visible in areas of southern Illinois on…


Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Rep. Friess Speaks on Keeping Interscholastic Sports Teams Categorized by Biological Sex

Today on the house floor, with his daughter by his side, State Representative David Friess spoke on his bill, HB 1562. Full video below. Rep. Friess also released the following…


Monday, March 4, 2024
Moody’s Analytics Downgrades Illinois’ Economic Outlook: Rep. Friess Comments

Two firms, Moody’s Analytics and Economic and Consumer Credit Analytics, were hired by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA), a nonpartisan arm of the Illinois General Assembly, to…


Friday, March 1, 2024
Women’s History Month/Notable Women in District 115

Women’s History Month celebrates the contributions of women to our nation in both the past and the present. Advancements made by women in every field have been a critical part…


Tuesday, February 27, 2024
No New Taxes-Sign the Petition

Governor JB Pritzker just proposed $910 million in NEW taxes in his Budget Address to pay for new spending in programs and services for migrants and illegal immigrants. Say NO…


Monday, February 26, 2024
House Republicans Working to Keep Radical California Emission Standards out of Illinois

Illinois House Republicans and thousands of concerned Illinois residents are working as part of statewide and local grassroots efforts to keep strict California Emission Standards from being enacted by radical…


Friday, February 23, 2024
This Week in Springfield (Photos)

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Rep. Friess Releases Statement Following State of the State and Budget Address

Today, the Governor delivered his State of the State and Budget Address. Following the largest budget proposal in state history, Rep. Friess released the following statement: “The majority party’s overspending…


Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Rep. Friess Comments on Republican Budget Priorities

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and Republican Budgeteers discussed their priorities for the Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget at a press conference in Leader McCombie’s Capitol office Thursday. As the General Assembly…


Monday, February 19, 2024
Happy Presidents Day!

Presidents Day is a holiday meant to honor the Presidents who have led our great nation and to remember the values on which our country was founded. Happy Presidents Day!…