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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Throughout the 102nd General Assembly, my fellow Republican colleagues and I have highlighted our plan to turn Illinois around. We call this plan Reimagine Illinois. We base Reimagine Illinois on…