Illinois State Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud)
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Recent News About Illinois State Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud)
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Women’s Small Business Month-Celebrating Amy Mills
In celebration of Women's Small Business Month, we would like to shine a spotlight on Amy Mills, the talented owner of 17th Street Barbecue in Murphysboro. Amy's exceptional culinary skills have transformed her restaurant into a beloved destination for food enthusiasts. Today, we express our gratitude to Amy Mills for the remarkable impact she has made on our community through her years of knowledge and expertise in the barbecue industry.Recently, a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place to mark the opening of 17th Street Barbecue's new production facility. This facility will...
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Director of DCFS to Resign, Prompting Calls for Reform
Washington, D.C. - In the wake of the announcement that the Director of the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) will be stepping down at the end of the year, Representative Friess has voiced her concerns and called for comprehensive reform within the troubled state agency."No child should have to suffer at the hands of a failing state agency," said Rep. Friess. "The events of today must be only a first step toward true and sweeping reform within DCFS. I will do everything in my power to continue to advocate for such reform."The resignation of...
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Friess: 'I am proud to stand with my fellow House Republicans in their resolute opposition to SB1909'
Senate Bill 1909 was a controversial bill that prohibited a pregnancy crisis center from using deceptive practices to entice individuals to avoid abortion clinics. In an Aug. 3 Facebook post, Rep. David Friess cheered a ruling by U.S. District Judge Iain Johnston, who said the bill violated the first amendment.
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Friess promotes preschool grant program
In a June 16 Facebook post, Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) detailed the Illinois State Board of Education's efforts to help fund preschool programs.
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Rep. Friess criticizes lawmakers over budget process: 'we have not seen a single page'
State Rep. David David Friess took to Facebook to share a legislative update, noting that he was not pleased about the Illinois state budget taking so long to be voted on.
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State Rep. Friess: 'If you or anyone you know owns a business, I encourage you to call my district office to register for this event'
Illinois State Representative David Friess promoted an upcoming business development seminar in a Facebook post published on Friday
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Friess: JCAR vote 'an unprecedented win for families and children in Illinois'
State Rep. Randy Friess recently voiced his support for a decision by the Illinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) to end mask mandates.
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Friess bill targets arsonists: 'Our citizens have a right to know who is going to be appointed their fire chief'
State Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) is doing his part to prevent convicted arsonists from joining the fire service after one was appointed chief of a fire department in his district.