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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Route 51 in Perry County Reduced for Chester Bridge Rehab

SIKESTON—Work to rehabilitate the Chester Bridge will soon get underway. The bridge spans the Mississippi River, connecting the cities of Perryville, Missouri and Chester, Illinois via MO Route 51/IL Route…


Friday, June 10, 2022
State Rep. David Friess Weekly Update – 6/10/2022

Gas Prices Continue to Rise Illinois is one of ten U.S. States currently sitting at gas rates of over $5/gallon. The dismal news, already familiar to many motorists, was made…


Friday, June 3, 2022
State Rep. David Friess Weekly Update – 6/3/2022

Pritzker Releases Two Convicted Murderers Just ahead of the Memorial Day Weekend, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Prisoner Review Board (PRB) voted to release two convicted murderers, prompting renewed calls from House…


Friday, May 20, 2022
State Rep. David Friess Weekly Update – 5/20/2022

Pritzker Continues to Make Excuses for DCFS DCFS Director Marc Smith has been held in contempt of court for a shocking 11th time. The record 11th citation concerns the case…


Friday, April 22, 2022
State Rep. David Friess Weekly Update – 4/22/2022

Session Adjourned The Illinois House and Senate held its final week of the scheduled 2022 spring session and then adjourned in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 9. The…


Friday, April 1, 2022
Rep. David Friess’ Week in Review – 4/1/22

Budget Update As Democrats continue negotiating how to spend taxpayer dollars for the coming fiscal year, Republicans say millions of their constituents across Illinois are being snubbed. The spring session…


Friday, March 11, 2022
Rep. David Friess’ Week in Review – 3/11/22

Session Update This past week saw limited floor action as bills have begun to arrive from the Senate. These bills must move through their respective committees before moving to the…


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…