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Saturday, August 17, 2019
Severin Says – August 17, 2019

Dear Friend, As Southern Illinois heads back to school this week and next, I wanted to take a moment to thank the teachers, staff members, school board members, and school…


Friday, August 9, 2019
Severin Says – August 9 2019

Dear Friend, There are several stories to catch up on from this past week. I’ve got an update on Illinois’ efforts to deal with the spring and summer flood disaster,…


Friday, August 2, 2019
Severin Says August 2, 2019

Dear Friend, I am proud to serve as a member of the Illinois House Committees on Higher Education and Higher Education Appropriations. My district is home or adjacent to a…


Friday, August 2, 2019
Rep. Severin Appointed to State Employee Health Clinic Task Force

Marion….State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) has been appointed to serve as a member of the Illinois State Sponsored Health Clinic Task force. The Task Force was created by HJR 16,…


Friday, August 2, 2019
Rep. Severin Welcomes New Legislative Assistant, will Host District Office Open House

Marion….State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) will host an Open House for constituents of the 117th district at his district office in Marion on Tuesday, August 13th from 10:00 AM to…


Monday, July 29, 2019
Severin Says July 29, 2019

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Monday, July 22, 2019
Severin Says July 22 2019

Dear Friend, I filled last week’s calendar to the brim with events throughout the 117th district and beyond. I appreciate being out in the district, hearing directly from constituents and…


Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Southern Illinois Legislators Team Up with Crainville Mayor to Rename “Veterans Memorial Overpass”

Crainville….State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) and State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) joined local elected officials and a large crowd of veterans, freedom riders, and local residents for the unveiling of…


Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Severin Joins Local Labor Officials, Walker’s Bluff Supporters in Southern Illinois After Governor Signs Capital Construction Plan

Marion….The following statement was issued by State Representative Dave Severin following Governor JB Pritzker’s signing of a gaming expansion bill that will mean a new Resort at Walker’s Bluff and…


Thursday, June 27, 2019
Sen. Fowler, Rep. Severin, and Crainville Mayor Mitchell to host July 3rd Ceremony Designating Veterans Memorial Overpass

Marion….State Senator Dale Fowler and State Representative Dave Severin will join Crainville Mayor Ron Mitchell, Commissioners of the Williamson County Board, and Crainville Village Board of Trustees for a sign…