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Sunday, May 31, 2026
Severin Sends Utility Bill Transparency Measure to Governor’s Desk

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Dave Severin passed legislation with unanimous House support to increase transparency for electricity customers, sending the measure to the Governor’s desk. After being amended in…


Sunday, May 31, 2026
Severin: Expect Budget Vote on Final Day of Session

It’s the last day of the spring legislative session in Springfield. We’re expected to take up a number of bills today, but most notably the state budget. House Republicans continue…


Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Rep. Severin Launches 2026 “Read All About It! – America 250” Summer Reading Club

BENTON, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) is inviting students across the 116th District to participate in his 2026 “Read All About It! – America 250” Summer Reading Club,…


Monday, May 25, 2026
Severin: Honor Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day

May we never forget the reason for the Memorial Day holiday, to honor all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can be free. We may not…


Thursday, May 21, 2026
Severin Opens House in Prayer

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Severin Opposes Democrat Led Attacks on Second Amendment Rights

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) is sounding off against new restrictive gun legislation currently pending in Springfield, as the scheduled May 31 adjournment date looms. Severin says…


Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rep. Severin Welcomes Liam Farris as House Page for a Day

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Rep. Severin Welcomes Cole Hamson as Page for a Day to Illinois House

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Severin Welcomes Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce to Illinois House

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Severin Honors Fallen Firefighters during Annual Capitol Fallen Firefighters Ceremony

Today, I joined fellow members of the Illinois General Assembly in honoring members of the fire service who lost their lives in the line of duty in the past year….