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Friday, July 7, 2023
FREE Shred Event July 15th in Columbia

Rep. Friess is hosting a free shredding event on July 15th, from 9am-noon behind Parkview High School’s Blue Jay Football Field at 1 Veteran’s Pkwy in Columbia. This is a…


Thursday, July 6, 2023
MoDOT to Hold Public Meeting on Chester Bridge

MoDOT will be holding an open-house style meeting on July 19th from 4-6pm at the Catalyst Center, 508 North Main Street in Perryville Missouri for those interested in learning more…


Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Friess Frame 7/5/23

Dear Neighbor, I hope that you had a wonderful and safe Fourth of July, celebrating with family and friends. I write to you today with updates regarding energy, the environment,…


Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Happy Fourth of July!

Wishing all a safe and happy Independence Day today! Have a great 4th of July.


Thursday, June 29, 2023
How to Protect Your Information from Malicious Actors

Malicious actors are people who attempt to access a person’s mobile device or personal information for their own gain. Oftentimes, malicious actors set up ‘honeypots’ or traps that get a…


Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Receives $10,000 Grant: Rep. Friess Comments

Chester, IL…The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office was the recipient of a $10,000 grant for use in obtaining new ballistic plate carrier vests and Kevlar helmets for its patrol deputies. Sheriff…


Tuesday, June 27, 2023
National PTSD Awareness Day

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. People may experience a range of reactions after trauma,…


Friday, June 23, 2023
FREE Shred Event July 15th in Columbia

Rep. Friess is hosting a free shredding event on July 15th, from 9am-noon behind Parkview High School’s Blue Jay Football Field at 1 Veteran’s Pkwy in Columbia. This is a…


Thursday, June 22, 2023
Emancipation Proclamation on Display in Springfield

One of the few remaining copies of a highly impactful historical document is on display in Springfield. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Library will be displaying their…


Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Friess Frame 6/20/23

Dear Neighbor, As we head into the heart of summer, much is going on that I’d like to share with you, both in our district and across the state. I…