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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Appointments now open for upcoming Mobile DMV event in Red Bud

Appointments for my next Mobile DMV are now open! Please call my office at 618-282-7284 to schedule your appointment in advance. My staff will be happy to assist you with…


Monday, August 18, 2025
Coffee Talk in Waterloo on Wednesday

I am inviting you to join me for coffee on Wednesday August 20 in Waterloo. I will be at Salt & Honey, located at 610 South Market Street in Waterloo…


Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Rep. Friess Addresses Looming Levee Devastation in Rural Monroe County

Red Bud, Illinois – A scour hole discovered in 2010 has grown in size and now poses an immediate threat to the Stringtown Levee system in Monroe County’s Bottoms region….


Tuesday, August 12, 2025
IDOT seeking feedback on Southwest Connector

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on the Southwest Connector, a highway expansion project aimed at improving connectivity between the southern parts of the state and the…


Wednesday, August 6, 2025
St. Clair County Farm Bureau tour

Today, my staff had the privilege of attending the Summer Legislative Staff Farm Tour hosted by the St. Clair County Farm Bureau! They visited several farms and heard valuable feedback…


Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Mobile DMV event today in Red Bud

Today is the day! Just a reminder for those with appointments scheduled today, our General Assembly staff will be available and ready to assist! If you have any questions or…


Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Coffee Talk in New Athens August 12

Stop by Community Hall in New Athens Tuesday, August 12, between 9 and 10 a.m. to have a cup of coffee and talk about state government with me and State…


Thursday, July 24, 2025
Rep. Friess Addresses Summer Electric Rate Hike Impacting Ameren Customers

My office has received numerous calls regarding the rising energy rates in Southern Illinois, particularly those associated with Ameren. I want to take a moment to explain what this means…


Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Speaking to the Waterloo Chamber

Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce’s Monthly Meeting, where I shared key updates from both Springfield and across the District. It was…


Monday, July 21, 2025
July Friess Frame

The latest edition of my Friess Frame newsletter is now available. Click here to get all the latest news from state government and around the district. To subscribe, please click…