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Friday, November 12, 2021
Rep. David Friess Weekly Newsletter – 11/12/21

Rep. David Friess Weekly Newsletter Legislative Maps Update The lawsuit seeking to strike down the partisan General Assembly map has been accepted by the federal court in Chicago. A three-judge…


Friday, October 29, 2021
Rep. Friess’ Week in Review – 10/29/21

The second week of veto session brought with it a flurry of activity in the General Assembly. This update will highlight the key issues and votes we took on the…


Thursday, October 28, 2021
House Makes Changes to Health Care Right of Conscience Act

SPRINGFIELD, IL… In late-night floor action Wednesday the Illinois House of Representatives voted and passed SB1169, a bill to change language in the Health Care Right of Conscience Act. The…


Friday, October 15, 2021
Rep. Friess to Co-Host Senior Fair with Sen. Bryant on Oct. 22

State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) is partnering with State Senator Terri Bryant to host a free senior health fair on Friday, October 22. Seniors will be offered a variety of…


Friday, October 8, 2021
Rep. Friess’ Week in Review – 10/8/21

Firearms Report I’ve been an ardent supporter of the 2nd Amendment my entire life. I believe, as our founders did, that everyone has a God-given right to carry arms. Whether…


Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Friess: “We must live our lives.”

Governor Pritzker claims he worked with labor groups to reach an agreement with some labor organizations on the issue of mandating vaccines. The governor’s latest edict compels workers with the…


Monday, October 4, 2021
The Office of Rep. Friess Visits Home Nursey’s 100th Anniversary Event

Albers, IL… State Representative David Friess’ District Director Cathy Dupertuis had the pleasure of meeting with the Illinois Green Industry Association and Home Nursery, Inc. during the latter’s 100th Anniversary event…


Friday, October 1, 2021
Rep. Friess’ Week in Review – 10/1/21

Redistricting Update In May 2021 and again in August 2021, the Democrat Majorities of both houses of the General Assembly passed bills to remap the Illinois House and Senate. The…


Friday, September 24, 2021
Rep. Friess Week in Review – 9/24/21

Human Trafficking Task Force Last week, I was appointed to the Human Trafficking Task Force by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin. This is a crisis that often goes unnoticed, but…


Friday, September 10, 2021
Rep. Friess’ Week in Review – 9/10/21

Session Recap On Thursday, the House of Representatives was again called into Session to take up leftover measures from this past spring, including ethics and energy legislation.  Energy Senate Bill…