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…

It has been two long years since Hamas militants initiated a deadly surprise attack in Israel. On October 7, 2023, entire families were slaughtered in their homes, and Hamas militants…

BENTON, IL – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement in celebration and recognition of National Manufacturing Day. “I want to thank the hard working men and women…

In a couple of weeks, the Illinois General Assembly will return to Springfield to convene for the annual two-week Veto Session. The session is scheduled for October 14-16 and October…

BENTON, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) is celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day. Rep. Severin represents a large, rural district in southern Illinois, and says hunting and fishing…