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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Rep. Friess, Homeschoolers Work to Protect Educational Freedom

Rep. Friess today met with a group of homeschooling families in Pinckneyville, IL, to discuss concerns regarding HB 2827. Over 50 parents were present at the meeting, which Carrie Gilliam,…


Friday, March 21, 2025
Rep. Friess, House Republicans Lead the Fight for Meaningful Ethics Reforms

As the Illinois House today reaches the deadline to advance members’ bills out of committees, Representative David Friess and his Republican colleagues stressed that once again desperately needed ethics reforms…


Thursday, March 20, 2025
Protecting Female Spaces and Safety

Today at the Capitol, Rep. Friess and several of his Republican colleagues rallied behind Nicole Georgas, a mother from Deerfield, who reported that her daughter in middle school was forced…


Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Rising Gas Taxes, Declining Infrastructure

Despite residents paying the second-highest gas tax in the nation, our roads rank among the lowest in the U.S.  https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/illinois-roads-rank-lowest-among-neighbors-despite-nations-2nd-highest-infrastructure-tax


Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Mobile DMV coming to Red Bud

“I am pleased to announce that I am hosting a Mobile DMV Event with the Secretary of State’s office, bringing essential services directly to our community! This event provides a…


Monday, March 17, 2025
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon…


Friday, March 14, 2025
Math Rules!

Happy International Day of Mathematics, and National Pi Day!


Thursday, March 13, 2025
Wallethub: Illinois is the WORST state for combined taxes

Illinoisans face the HIGHEST effective state and local tax rates in the nation making us the worst state for taxes. Read more here from Wallethub:  https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-to-be-a-taxpayer/2416. This trend can’t continue,…


Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Happy Birthday Girl Scouts!

On this day in 1912, the National Girl Scouts of America was founded. Since then, this organization has been encouraging the next generation of women to become leaders and make…


Monday, March 10, 2025
Rep. Friess’ Women’s Leadership Initiative Celebrates Past and Future Leaders

Women’s History Month is the perfect time to encourage and support the future women leaders of Illinois. You can learn more about Rep Friess’ Women’s Leadership Initiative here: repfriesswli.com Here’s…