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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Rep. Severin Marks World Mental Health Day

Mental health is more than the absence of a mental illness—it’s essential to your overall health and quality of life. Self-care can play a role in maintaining your mental health…


Friday, October 6, 2023
Rep. Severin and Sen. Bryant Host Free Senior Fair in Fairfield

FAIRFIELD – State Senator Terri Bryant and State Representative Dave Severin hosted their first annual Free Senior Citizens Health Fair in Fairfield on the campus of Frontier College on Friday…


Friday, October 6, 2023
Severin Co-Sponsors Bill to Protect Private Data of Law-Abiding Gun Owners

116th District State Rep. Co-Sponsors Bill Requiring ISP to Destroy Gun-Registry Upon Court Decision Striking Down Gun Ban BENTON – As a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the firearms and…


Friday, October 6, 2023
Rep. Severin Celebrates National Manufacturing Day

Happy National Manufacturing Day! Illinois’ manufacturing industry alone supports roughly $580 billion in annual economic impact driving investment, opportunity, and innovation across the state. Thank you to our manufacturers for…


Thursday, October 5, 2023
Severin Reminds Residents: LIHEAP Applications Open Today

Need help with utility bills? LIHEAP applications open today for eligible families Visit www.helpillinoisfamilies.com for eligibility information or Call 1-833-711-0374 for support in multiple languages


Thursday, October 5, 2023
Severin: DCFS Director Resignation Highlights Urgent Need to Protect Children in Care

BENTON – Illinois’ DCFS will have a new director in 2024. That’s according to State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton), who says the decision by long-time and embattled director Marc Smith…


Monday, October 2, 2023
Rep. Severin Honors Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church on 150th Anniversary

Congratulations to Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church on celebrating your 150th anniversary! Pleased and honored to present an official certificate of congratulations from the Illinois House of Representatives on this…


Monday, October 2, 2023
Rep. Severin and Sen. Bryant to Host Free Fairfield Senior Citizens Fair

Monday, October 2, 2023
Severin Offers Resources on Mental Health Awareness Week

1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. It is important for all of us to raise awareness, fight discrimination, and provide support for those living with mental…


Friday, September 29, 2023
National VFW Day

On this day in 1899, a group of 13 Spanish-America war veterans joined together to form what would become the nation’s largest and most dedicated group of combat veterans. Today…