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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
MEDIA ADVISORY: REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS RESPOND TO EXPANDED REPORTS OF ABUSE AT STATE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERS

Who: State Senator Terri Bryant (Murphysburo), and State Representatives Charlie Meier (Okawville) and Dave Severin (Benton) What: With the Department of Human Services’ continued failure to protect developmentally disabled persons…


Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Rep. Severin Visits Amy Center in Mt. Vernon

MT. VERNON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) toured the Amy C. Schultz Center in Mount Vernon last week. The Amy Schulz Child Advocacy Center, Inc. was founded in 1990…


Monday, July 10, 2023
Severin Marks Chronic Disease Day

Many preventable chronic conditions are caused by key risk behaviors. Reduce your likelihood of getting a chronic disease and improve your quality of life by understanding the risk factors. #ChronicDiseaseDay


Friday, July 7, 2023
House GOP Week in Review

FENTANYL How much fentanyl crosses our southern border?  One of the most dangerous and deadly drugs pervading our nation currently is fentanyl. The flow of this powerful drug coming into…


Thursday, July 6, 2023
Severin Says Southern IL will See new 730 Area Code Beginning Tomorrow

The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved the implementation of the new area code 730 to overlay the existing area code 618 region starting tomorrow. You can learn more about the new…


Thursday, July 6, 2023
Severin Marks Illinois Flag Adoption Day

On this day in 1915, Illinois adopted its first state flag. This flag depicted the emblem shown on the state seal on a field of white. In 1970, official design…


Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Rep. Severin Offers Tips to Help Pets Stay Cool in Summer Heat

Keeping Your Pets Safe in the Summer Heat It’s summertime in Illinois, and that means everyone has to be aware of the high heat and humidity that can be common…


Wednesday, July 5, 2023
National Independent Retailer Month

This month we are celebrating the small and local businesses that drive growth in our communities. Independent retailers keep our local economies strong while creating opportunities for our families, friends,…


Thursday, June 29, 2023
Severin Urges Safe Grilling Ahead of Holiday Weekend

BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) is urging residents to use care and caution when operating barbecue grills ahead of the upcoming Fourth of July Weekend. “We’re urging people…


Thursday, June 29, 2023
Final Reminder – Summer Reading Club Deadline is June 30

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton), State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), and State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) are reminding local first through fourth grade students that the deadline for…