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Monday, May 29, 2023
Happy Memorial Day

Today we honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Bless our fallen heroes this Memorial Day and always.


Saturday, May 27, 2023
David Friess Statement on FY24 State Budget

State Representative David Friess issued the following statement today on the FY24 Illinois state budget: “Illinois families are still grappling with high inflation. Groceries, utilities, gas, and other living expenses…


Thursday, May 25, 2023
Rep. Friess Cell Phones for Soldiers Program

State Representative David Friess’ district office is collecting used cell phones to be recycled, refurbished, and reused. All of the funds will help purchase care packages and the refurbished phones…


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…