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Thursday, July 20, 2017
State Reps. Bryant and Severin Op-Ed Supporting the Governor’s School Funding Plan

We are offering this joint op-ed this week to explain our support for Governor Rauner’s plan to fix the current school funding formula bill, Senate Bill 1. SB 1 has…


Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Fix Senate Bill 1

Monday, July 17, 2017
Severin to Hold Satellite Officer Hours July 24 – 28

Marion…. State Representative Dave Severin (R- Benton) will be holding satellite office hours at several locations during the week of July 24th. Rep. Severin’s staff will be available to meet…


Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Rep. Severin to Hold Identity Theft Seminar on July 27th

Marion…. State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) will be hosting a free educational seminar on identity theft. The seminar will be held on Thursday, July 27, from 5:00pm – 6:00pm, in…


Friday, July 7, 2017
Severin Statement on House Voting to Override Governor’s Veto

Springfield…. State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement on the override of the Governor’s veto of an income tax increase. “I am disappointed that the House has concurred with the Senate to override the Governor’s veto….


Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Severin Presents House Resolution to Zeigler-Royalton Coaches vs. Cancer

Zeigler…. Tuesday, State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) stopped by Zeigler-Royalton High School to present House Resolution 379 and honor the High School’s Coaches v. Cancer program. The group started during the 2009-2010 school…


Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Severin Statement on Governor’s Pre-Special Session Speech

Marion…. State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) made the following statement on the Governor’s speech tonight. “I echo the Governor’s call for unity in both chambers as we enter the special session starting…


Monday, June 19, 2017
Severin Surprises Veterans Service Officers and Volunteers with Recognition

Marion…. Today, State Representative Dave Severin visited the Veterans Affairs Department in Marion, to honor several Veterans Service Officers and volunteers for the work they do for Veterans. Ed Humphrey of…


Thursday, June 15, 2017
Severin on Governor’s Special Session Proclamation

Marion…. Today Governor Rauner issued a special session proclamation, ordering the Illinois General Assembly to return to Springfield to work on the budget impasse. State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement on the Governor’s decision….


Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Severin: Rend Lake Resort Seeking New Operator

Benton…. On Wednesday Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) released the following statement on the announcement that Rend Lake Resort is seeking a new operator. “It is very exciting to hear that…