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Friday, August 4, 2023
Rep. Friess Responds to Motion to Halt Crisis Pregnancy Center Law

After a federal judge granted a motion to immediately halt a new law targeting crisis pregnancy centers, Rep. Friess issued the following statement: “I am proud to stand with my…


Thursday, August 3, 2023
Illinois Wine Industry Thriving and Continues to Grow: Rep. Friess Comments

With at least 165 wineries and over 100 miles of wine trails, the wine industry in Illinois is thriving and the growth has been exponential in the last 30 years….


Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Friess Frame 8/1/23

Dear Neighbor, Thank you for taking the time to read this edition of “Friess Frame.” I’m excited to share a variety of things with you today, from a local event…


Monday, July 31, 2023
Rep. Friess and Sen. Bryant Senior Fair on August 8th in Red Bud

Please come to this year’s FREE senior fair to receive helpful guides, literature, and other resources from a variety of state, county, and local senior service agencies. General Assembly staff…


Thursday, July 27, 2023
Rep. Friess Statement on IDES Fraud Report

Rep. Friess released the following statement today after a new Illinois Auditor General report showed the Illinois Department of Unemployment Security paid out $5.24 billion in fraudulent unemployment claims from…


Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Happy National Hire a Veteran Day!

National Hire a Veteran Day was designed to implore U.S. businesses to consider hiring some of the estimated 200,000 veterans who leave the armed forces every year. Here are seven…


Monday, July 24, 2023
PHOTOS: MoDOT Holds Public Meeting on Chester Bridge

On Wednesday, July 19th, MoDOT held a public meeting to discuss updated plans to replace the Chester Bridge. MoDOT, in partnership with Ames Construction, will construct a three-tower, cable-stayed bridge,…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Rep. Friess Statement on Safe-T Act Ruling

State Representative David Friess released the following statement concerning the Illinois Supreme Court ruling on the Safe-T Act today: “The citizens of Illinois deserve to live, work, and raise their…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Friess Frame 7/18/23

Dear Neighbor, Thanks for checking out this week’s edition of “Friess Frame.” As always, it’s an honor to serve as your state representative. I’m writing to you today with some…


Monday, July 17, 2023
Rep. Friess Holds Successful Shred Event in Columbia

This past Saturday, Rep. Friess held a successful Shred Event in Columbia. Stay tuned to RepFriess.com for more details on another Shred Event coming up on September 30th at Red…