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…

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…

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…

CHESTER, IL… In honor of October being National Pork Month, the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) invited representatives to nominate a food pantry in their legislative district for a chance…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…