West Frankfort….Wednesday, State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) met with his Law Enforcement and First Responders Advisory Committee in West Frankfort. This was the first meeting for the committee, which is…

West Frankfort…. On Wednesday Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) held his first Satellite office hours at the West Frankfort Public Library. As a token of his appreciation, Rep. Severin presented Library Director…

This summer State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) will be holding a series of traveling office hours throughout the 117th District. The first traveling office hours will be held on June…

Springfield…. With session coming to an end on Wednesday, House Democrats rushed a vote on a new school funding formula, Senate Bill 1, which Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) opposed. Severin says the bill would provide Chicago…

Springfield…. State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) today released following statement after the General Assembly failed to pass a balanced budget by the May 31st deadline:  “I went into this week hoping we could achieve a…

Springfield…. Today House Bill 2897, introduced by Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton), passed the Senate by a unanimous vote. The bill aims to make sure that veterans suffering from PTSD or depression…

Students, Thank you for taking interest in my Summer Reading Safari reading club! There are so many wonderful stories waiting to be read. I believe the earlier you start reading…

Springfield…. Today Representative David Severin (R-Benton) unanimously passed Senate Bill 730 through the Illinois House of Representatives, which extends the Petroleum Education and Marketing Act (PEMA). The Act was planned to…

Springfield….State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) today announced that the Illinois Nurses Association (INA) has reached an agreement with the Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC) on the issue of subcontracting in correctional facilities. This agreement will ensure…