Red Bud, IL… Rep. Friess gave the following statement after the conclusion of Governor Pritzker’s combined State of the State and Budget Address today in Springfield. “If Democrats continue down this…

Governor Pritzker will deliver the State of the State and budget address to the Illinois General Assembly today at noon in Springfield. Legislators from the House of Representatives and the…

As your State Representative, I want to ensure you stay informed about the issues impacting our community. From standing up for meaningful legislation to addressing our state’s teacher shortage and…

Today, Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was found guilty on 10 counts of conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud. In response, State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) released the following…

Red Bud, IL…State Representative David Friess recently filed House Bill 1232, a measure that would repeal the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card Act in Illinois. “Illinois remains one of the…

Ronald Wilson Reagan, born on February 6, 1911, in the modest village of Tampico, Illinois, rose from humble beginnings to become the 40th President of the United States. His journey…

State Representative David Friess released the following statement this evening following House Republicans leaving the House Floor in a unified protest: “For weeks, we’ve been in session. For weeks, Democrats…

With the 2025 tax season upon us, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), have both announced they began accepting and processing 2025 tax returns beginning on Monday, January…

Red Bud, IL…State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) has introduced HB1211, a bill to help address the teacher shortage facing Illinois schools. This legislation aims to make it easier for aspiring educators to…