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Monday, May 15, 2023
5 Days and Counting, Budget, End of COVID Emergency, and More…

5 Days and Counting We have five scheduled session days left in our spring session and still no budget draft from the majority party. House Republicans have not been included in the…


Monday, May 15, 2023
Peace Officers Memorial Day

Today we pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.


Sunday, May 14, 2023
Celebrate Mom!

God bless all the amazing moms in Illinois! Happy Mother’s Day!


Thursday, May 11, 2023
Democrats Advance Additional Gun Restrictions

The House Judiciary Criminal Committee approved Democrats’ omnibus firearms bill despite concerns from Republicans, gun advocacy organizations and the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association. https://www.wandtv.com/news/illinois-house-committee-approves-firearm-omnibus-bill/article_236595b4-eed1-11ed-8a84-675289a12dfe.html


Thursday, May 11, 2023
Irish Consul General Addresses the General Assembly

On Wednesday, Rep. Frese was pleased to greet and talk with Kevin Byrne, the Consul General from the Irish Consulate’s Chicago Office. Consul General Byrne addressed the General Assembly on…


Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Firefighters Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony

This morning we stood with first responders at the Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield to remember the Illinois firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty…


Monday, May 8, 2023
The Rising Cost of Medicaid Coverage for Undocumented Immigrants

The estimated cost for Illinois to continue providing health care coverage to noncitizens who are otherwise ineligible for Medicaid benefits has been revised upward to $1.1 billion for the upcoming…


Sunday, May 7, 2023
How Safe is it to Eat Fish Caught in Illinois Waters?

The Illinois Department of Public Health has announced updated consumption advisories for sport fish caught in Illinois waters. https://www.wcia.com/news/state-news/idph-releases-updated-list-of-illinois-sport-fish-consumption-advisories/


Friday, May 5, 2023
Where’s the Budget, Com Ed Four Corruption, New Measures to Protect At-Risk Kids, and More

Where’s the Budget? With two short weeks now left in our scheduled legislative session we have yet to see any state budget proposals emerging from the majority party. Meanwhile, tax…


Friday, May 5, 2023
Rep. Frese, S.P.A.R.K. Working Group Announce New Legislation to Protect Children, Reform DCFS

Rep. Frese along with other members of the Sustaining and Protecting At Risk Kids (S.P.A.R.K.) Working Group on Thursday announced new legislation introduced to protect children in the state’s care,…