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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Severin: House GOP Files 40 Bills to Fix SAFE-T Act

Since debate on the bill began in 2021, Illinois House Republicans have consistently sounded the alarm about the dangers the SAFE-T Act poses to Illinois residents. Since its implementation, the…


Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Rep. Severin Marks Holocaust Remembrance Day

BENTON, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) is reminding 116th district residents that today is Holocaust Remembrance Day. “International Holocaust Remembrance Day aligns with the anniversary of the liberation…


Friday, January 23, 2026
Severin: IL Democrats Waste Time and Money in “Do-Nothing” 1st Week of Session

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Dave Severin offered the following video response recapping the action from the State Capitol in Springfield during the first week of the 2026 spring legislative…


Friday, January 23, 2026
STATE REP. DAVE SEVERIN TO HOST TRAVELING OFFICE HOURS IN SEVERAL COMMUNITIES

BENTON, IL – State Representative Dave Severin has announced a series of traveling office hours for constituent services coming up soon. Rep. Severin or a member of his staff will…


Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Severin Calls Out Democrats for “Affordability” Hypocrisy

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Rep. Severin Leads Illinois House Opening Prayer

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Severin: Lawmakers Return to Springfield Today for 2026 Spring Session

The House will be called to order today at 2:00 pm for the start of the 2026 Spring Legislative Session in Springfield. Follow along live all week at https://ilga.gov/House/AudioVideo


Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Severin Says Lawmakers to Return to Springfield on January 20 for Spring 2026 Session

BENTON, IL – State Rep. Dave Severin is reminding residents that lawmakers will return to Springfield for the 2026 Legislative Session on Tuesday, January 20th. Severin says 116th district residents…


Friday, January 9, 2026
Rep. Severin: Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

BENTON, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) is thanking the hardworking men and women of law enforcement on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. “January 9th marks Law Enforcement Appreciation Day,”…


Thursday, January 8, 2026
Severin Says New Battery Storage Energy Law Guarantees Higher Electric Bills

BENTON, IL –  State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) serves as the House Republican ranking member and spokesman on the House Energy & Environment Committee. During the October 2025 Veto Session,…