November 10, 2025, marks the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps, a day set aside to recognize the strength, bravery, and sacrifice made by countless men and women…

BENTON, IL – Earlier this year, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources released season and split timing schedules for Illinois waterfowl hunters. One of the proposed changes to the regular…

MT. VERNON, IL – State Representative Dave Severin and State Senator Terri Bryant hosted local law enforcement officials for a legislative roundtable at the Mt. Vernon Police Department on Wednesday….

BENTON, IL – State Rep. Dave Severin says the 2025 Veto Session began with a whimper and went out with a bang, with taxpayers and energy customers taking a beating…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) cast a resounding NO vote on legislation that is guaranteed to increase energy bills for electricity consumers in southern Illinois during the…

BENTON, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) joined officials from the state of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for a tour of Rend Lake Resort on…

VETO SESSIONIt’s a Spooky Season for Spending in Illinois. Last month, Governor JB Pritzker issued an Executive Order calling for 4% across-the-board budget cuts in response to projected deficit spending. But…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) rose on the House Floor on Wednesday to call out Illinois Democrats for passing harmful legislation that has caused an extreme spike…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement in response to former long-time House Speaker and now convicted felon Michael J. Madigan reporting to prison on…