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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Rep. Friess Resolution Passed: New Chester Bridge to be Named “Don Welge Memorial Bridge”

Springfield, IL… On the evening of May 25th, during the final stretch of the 2023 spring legislative session, a resolution put forth by State Representative David Friess (R-Redbud) passed the Illinois…


Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The Final Three Days of Spring Legislative Session Begin Today

Only three days remain in the spring legislative session. State Representative David Friess is in Springfield, ready to serve during this crucial period. Over the next few days, legislators will…


Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Friess Frame 5/23/23

Dear Neighbor, While this week was scheduled to be the last week of our spring legislative session in Springfield, it didn’t turn out that way. Instead, we will be returning…


Friday, May 19, 2023
Rep. Friess Releases Statement Concerning Democrats’ Budget Stalling Tactics

Rep. Friess released the following statement: “We knew that state revenues would decline when pandemic aid from the federal government ended. Instead of planning for that decline, Democrats in the…


Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Rep. Friess Releases Statement on the Need for Ethics Reform in Springfield

Rep. Friess released the following statement on the need for immediate ethics reform in Springfield: “If we are going to create a corruption-free environment in Springfield, we have to work…


Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Only Four Days Left of Legislative Session: Link Inside to Watch Live

We have four scheduled session days left before the House adjourns for the summer and a number of important issues that have yet to be addressed, including the ethics reform our…


Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Rep. Friess Releases Statement on the Passing of SB1909

Rep. Friess released the following statement after the passing of SB1909: “Illinois is already the most radically pro-abortion state in the nation, yet the majority party in Springfield is still…


Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Rep. Friess Honors Mentors and Mentees at Women’s Leadership Initiative Dinner

On May 4th, 2023 State Representative Friess honored participants in the culmination of the Spring session of the Women’s Leadership Initiative. Each mentor received a Certificate of Appreciation for their…


Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Friess Frame 5/9/23

This week was a busy one in Springfield! As we get closer to the end of this legislative session, things are rapidly picking up. I feel optimistic about what we’re…


Monday, May 8, 2023
Sustaining & Protecting At-Risk Kids Working Group Presents Proposals to Fix DCFS

At the beginning of the 103rd General Assembly, House Republican Leader Tony McCombie established several working groups within the House Republican Caucus to develop legislation for the priorities of the caucus…