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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
March 17 Red Bud mobile DMV event – new location!

My March 17 Mobile DMV Event has been moved to the second-floor chamber room at Red Bud City Hall. For those with scheduled appointments, please follow the on-site signage to…


Monday, March 9, 2026
New legislation alert: revoking pretrial release for those charged with new offenses

HB 4907 would change current law so that if a person released before trial is charged with any new offense, whether in Illinois or another state, their pretrial release can be…


Tuesday, March 3, 2026
New legislation alert: transparency for taxpayer dollars going to nongovernmental organizations

House Bill 5613 would increase transparency and help Illinois residents find out how taxpayer dollars are being spent by nongovernmental organizations.


Friday, February 27, 2026
February Friess Frame

Happy February! As we move through the 2026 Spring Legislative Session, my focus remains on standing up for the people of Southern Illinois and advancing common-sense policies that reflect our…


Thursday, February 26, 2026
New legislation alert: supporting disabled veterans

HB4347 works to support our disabled veterans by cutting unnecessary costs and red tape. The bill allows veterans with a VA-verified, service-connected disability rating of 50% or higher who may not…


Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Happy FFA Week!

Happy FFA Week to the young leaders who are building the future of agriculture in Illinois and across the country!


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Friess responds to Governor’s State of the State address

The Governor gave his State of the State address today, and he complained about money the State of Illinois has not received from the Federal Government. I found his complaint…


Tuesday, February 17, 2026
New legislation alert: safeguarding scholarships

HB4251 focuses on protecting students and families when Washington dysfunction spills into everyday life. The bill ensures that federally funded scholarships and tuition waivers awarded by public universities remain secure during…


Thursday, February 12, 2026
Celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s birthday

Today we celebrate the birthday of our greatest President, Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln saved our country, and he provides an example of leadership and integrity which we can all aspire to….


Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Scam alert: unpaid parking tickets

If you receive a text message claiming that you owe overdue parking tickets and urging you to click a link to pay immediately, do not click on it. This is…