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Sunday, August 7, 2022
Representative Severin and Senator Fowler to Host Free Marion Senior Health and Wellness Fair

MARION – State Representative Dave Severin and State Representative Dale Fowler are once again teaming up to provide a free senior citizens health and wellness fair on Tuesday, August 23rd…


Friday, August 5, 2022
Severin: Energy-Focused Legislative Package Aimed at Cutting Electricity Costs, Ending Blackout Threats

BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced this week he is sponsoring legislation that would dismantle the “Green New Deal” bill sponsored by Chicago Democrats and signed by Gov….


Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Rep. Severin: $17 Million in Capital Funds for Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center to Bring Jobs, Tourism, Economic Development

WHITTINGTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) joined officials from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and local elected officials for a special announcement at Rend Lake Resort on Wednesday….


Monday, July 18, 2022
Severin Says – July 18, 2022

Dear Friend, In this edition of “Severin Says”, I’ve got information and updates on a variety of issues. First up is information on an upcoming “Night at the Ball Park”…


Monday, July 11, 2022
Severin Announces OSLAD Grant Funds Coming to Christopher

BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin recently announced the State of Illinois has awarded more than a quarter of a million dollars in Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Grant…


Monday, July 11, 2022
Rep. Severin to Join Senator Fowler for Marion FREE Senior Health Fair

MARION – State Rep. Dave Severin will be joining forces with State Senator Dale Fowler to host a Senior Citizens Health and Wellness Fair at The Hub in Marion on…


Friday, June 24, 2022
Rep. Severin Supports Landmark Roe v. Wade Decision

BENTON – Expressing agreement and support for the decision, State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) says Friday’s US Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade is 50 years in the making. “I…


Monday, June 20, 2022
Southern Illinois Republican Legislators Call for Hearings into Fraud at IDES

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Three members of Southern Illinois’ Republican legislative delegation to the Illinois House are calling for immediate hearings after a recent audit of the Illinois Department of Employment Security revealed…


Thursday, June 16, 2022
Rep. Severin: Student Driven Bill Designating State Snake Signed into Law

BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced his bill designating the eastern milksnake as the state’s snake has been signed into law. Severin worked with local student Gentry Heiple…


Friday, May 27, 2022
Severin Says – Memorial Day 2022

Dear Friend, This weekend, while many Illinoisans will enjoy time off relaxing, cleaning up the yard, hosting barbecues, swimming, fishing, going to ball games, and hitting the road to visit…