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…

This week, I had the opportunity to visit Evansville Attendance Center and speak with 7th and 8th grade students about the ins and outs of state government. We discussed how…

The year 2025 ended on a high note for residents of Fults, Prairie du Rocher, and the surrounding communities as the long-standing scour hole near the Stringtown Levee was successfully…

Happy January! As we begin the new year, I’d like to thank you for the trust you place in me and for the opportunity to continue serving our communities across…

Speaker Welch recently announced that the Democrats will focus on “affordability” this session and work to lower the cost of living for Illinoisans. The adoption of the word “affordability” is…