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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Rep. Friess Reacts to Budget Address

You can tell it is an election year for the Governor. Today, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced a ‘balanced’ budget that theoretically stabilizes and improves Illinois’ financial health. Of course, this…


Friday, January 21, 2022
State Rep. David Friess Weekly Update – 1/21/2022

Session Further Delayed Spring session is again postponed for the week of January 24th. The delays pile up and prevent the General Assembly from serving you. House Committee action is…


Friday, January 21, 2022
Friess: Now Democrats Want Our Help

In January 2020, the Democrats rammed through their criminal justice reform bill known as the SAFE-T Act. The bill passed at the 11th hour of a lame-duck session with limited…


Friday, January 14, 2022
Rep. David Friess Weekly Update – 1/14/22

Session Further Delayed Due to an increase in COVID cases as a result of the Omicron variant, Democrats have chosen to delay floor activity further by canceling scheduled days for…


Friday, January 7, 2022
Rep. Friess Weekly Update – 1/7/22

State Rep. David Friess Weekly Update – 1/7/2022 Spring Session Begins The General Assembly reconvened this week to begin its 2022 session and from the start state Democrats managed to…


Thursday, January 6, 2022
Judicial Subcircuits Amount to Power Grab

SPRINGFIELD, IL…As part of floor action on the first night of the spring legislative session, House Democrats brought forth and passed legislation to expand judicial subcircuits in Illinois. State Representative…


Monday, December 27, 2021
Nearly 300 New Laws to Take Effect in 2022

RED BUD, IL… As Illinoisans prepare for the first day of 2022 on Saturday, January 1st, State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) wants the public to be aware of the…


Friday, December 17, 2021
Rep. Friess Talks First Year in Office

Monday, December 6, 2021
Rep. Friess Hosts 1st Annual Share-A-Toy Donation Drive

RED BUD, IL… As Christmas fast approaches, State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) has announced his 1st Annual Share-A-Toy Donation Drive. The drive will benefit families in need, and Rep….


Thursday, November 18, 2021
Rep. Friess Promotes Small Business and First-Gen Student Assistance

On Tuesday, my office and I were pleased to hold two events in Red Bud to better inform small business owners and prospective college students about the opportunities available to…