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Rep. Friess addresses impact of summer electric rate hike for Ameren customers

My office has received numerous calls regarding the rising energy rates in Southern Illinois, particularly those associated with Ameren.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 24, 2025

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David Friess shares updates at Waterloo Chamber of Commerce meeting

Last week, Illinois State Representative David Friess spoke at the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 23, 2025

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Friess Frame newsletter offers latest updates from state government

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 21, 2025

The latest edition of the Friess Frame newsletter has been released.

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Community members brave rain for successful shred event

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 17, 2025

"We had a successful shred event on Saturday morning despite heavy rain."

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Free senior fair hosted by Rep. Friess and Sen. Bryant in Red Bud

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 14, 2025

Please join State Representative David Friess and State Senator Terri Bryant for a Free Senior Fair.

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$50,807 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Perry County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 11, 2025

In May, Perry County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Red Bud Mobile DMV event fully booked ahead of schedule

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 11, 2025

Thank you for another strong response.

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Monroe County residents pay $91,685 in County Flood Protection Tax in May

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 10, 2025

In May, Monroe County saw a decrease in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Monroe County: 14.6% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 11th in Illinois

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 14.6% of income in Monroe County—ranking it 11th least dependent among Illinois counties.

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Perry County taxpayers give $90,224 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 9, 2025

In May, Perry County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Free senior fair in Red Bud hosted by State Rep. Friess

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 9, 2025

Please join State Representative David Friess and State Senator Terri Bryant for a Free Senior Fair.

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Randolph County taxpayers give $317,867 in County School Facility Tax in May

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 8, 2025

In May, Randolph County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Perry County collects $181,312 in County School Facility Tax in May

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 7, 2025

In May, Perry County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Randolph County residents pay $50,224 in County Sales Tax in May

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 6, 2025

In May, Randolph County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$99,079 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Randolph County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 5, 2025

In May, Randolph County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Perry County residents pay $53,577 in County Sales Tax in May

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 4, 2025

In May, Perry County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Monroe County collects $125,959 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 3, 2025

In May, Monroe County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$69,835 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Monroe County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 2, 2025

In May, Monroe County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Monroe County collects $369,136 in County School Facility Tax in May

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 1, 2025

In May, Monroe County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Red Bud offers shred and recycle day on July 12

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 1, 2025

Residents of Red Bud are invited to participate in a paper shredding and electronics recycling event scheduled for Saturday, July 12.