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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Happy National Hire a Veteran Day!

National Hire a Veteran Day was designed to implore U.S. businesses to consider hiring some of the estimated 200,000 veterans who leave the armed forces every year. Here are seven…


Monday, July 24, 2023
PHOTOS: MoDOT Holds Public Meeting on Chester Bridge

On Wednesday, July 19th, MoDOT held a public meeting to discuss updated plans to replace the Chester Bridge. MoDOT, in partnership with Ames Construction, will construct a three-tower, cable-stayed bridge,…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Rep. Friess Statement on Safe-T Act Ruling

State Representative David Friess released the following statement concerning the Illinois Supreme Court ruling on the Safe-T Act today: “The citizens of Illinois deserve to live, work, and raise their…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Friess Frame 7/18/23

Dear Neighbor, Thanks for checking out this week’s edition of “Friess Frame.” As always, it’s an honor to serve as your state representative. I’m writing to you today with some…


Monday, July 17, 2023
Rep. Friess Holds Successful Shred Event in Columbia

This past Saturday, Rep. Friess held a successful Shred Event in Columbia. Stay tuned to RepFriess.com for more details on another Shred Event coming up on September 30th at Red…


Thursday, July 13, 2023
Donate Extra Garden Harvest to Food Pantries

Families maintain and grow a number of fruits and vegetables in their own gardens in Illinois, and in many cases they produce more food than what they can consume. Once…


Wednesday, July 12, 2023
FREE Shred Event this Saturday in Columbia

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


Tuesday, July 11, 2023
July is National Independent Retailer Month

This month we are celebrating the small and local businesses that drive growth in our communities. Independent retailers keep our local economies strong while creating opportunities for our families, friends,…


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…