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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
March is Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month — a celebration of the great women who have led our nation forward throughout history. Join us in recognizing the amazing achievements of women from…


Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Rare Disease Day

Today is Rare Disease Day, a globally-coordinated movement to raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to healthcare, diagnoses, and treatment for people living with a rare disease


Monday, February 27, 2023
Breaking Down the Status of Firearms Ban Lawsuits

The Center for Illinois Politics breaks down Democrats’ firearms ban and the legal cases against it. Check out the analysis at the link below! https://www.centerforilpolitics.org/articles/illinois-assault-weapons-ban-from-temporary-restraining-orders-to-multiple-cases-we-break-it-down


Thursday, February 16, 2023
Rep. Severin to Lead House Republican Reading Literacy Working Group

SPRINGFIELD — House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (Savanna) was joined by several members of the House Republican caucus today in Springfield to unveil legislative priorities for the 103rd General Assembly….


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Severin: Governor’s Proposed Budget may Lead to Unsustainable Spending

SPRINGFIELD – Reacting to the first in-person State of the State and Budget Address delivered by Governor JB Pritzker to a joint Session of the Illinois legislature on Wednesday, 116th…


Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Severin Says Changes Needed on Illinois Energy Policy to Lower Electric Bills

Downstate Republican legislators point to energy concerns as 2023 priority and urge immediate relief to families struggling with power bills Springfield, IL… Several downstate Republican legislators joined together at the…


Thursday, February 9, 2023
Happy National Pizza Day!

February 9, 2023 is National Pizza Day in America!


Tuesday, February 7, 2023
State Rep. Dave Severin Announces Updated Office Contact Information

BENTON – 116th District State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced updated office contact information this week. “I am happy to report that my offices in Benton, Mt. Vernon, and Springfield…


Monday, February 6, 2023
Severin Says – February 6, 2023

Dear Friend, Last week was a very busy week! On Monday, I filed legislation aimed at repealing in full the unconstitutional firearms ban signed into law earlier this year. I’ll…


Monday, February 6, 2023
Happy Birthday President Ronald Reagan!

On this day in 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was born in the great state of Illinois where he learned the standards and values that would guide him throughout his life….