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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Rep. Friess Responds to Madigan Verdict

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…


Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Rep. Friess Introduces Legislation to Repeal Illinois’ FOID Card Requirement

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…


Thursday, February 6, 2025
Celebrating Illinois’ Favorite Son, Ronald Reagan

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…


Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Rep. Friess: Enough is Enough

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…


Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Are You Ready for Tax Season? Find Tips and Resources Here!

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…


Friday, January 31, 2025
This Week in Springfield

Thursday, January 30, 2025
Rep. Friess Files Legislation to Strengthen Teacher Workforce

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…


Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Rep. Friess Appointed to Multiple Committees

Today, State Representative David Friess was appointed to multiple committees. He released the following statement: “I’m honored to have been appointed to several critical committees today that address the needs…


Monday, January 27, 2025
Remembering the Holocaust

The Holocaust was an unimaginable tragedy that shook the very foundations of humanity. Between 1933 and 1945, the Nazi regime and its allies orchestrated the systematic murder of six million…


Thursday, January 23, 2025
Rep. Friess Speaks on His Newly Filed Legislation Aimed at Supporting Returning Police Officers (Audio)

State Representative David Friess spoke on HB1206, his newly filed legislation aimed at addressing law enforcement shortages in Illinois through innovative student loan repayment assistance for former police officers. Read…