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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Rep. Severin and Rep. Windhorst Team Up for McLeansboro Free Prescription Drug Drop Off

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) and State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) are teaming up to provide district residents with a free service to collect unused prescription drugs….


Saturday, April 9, 2022
Severin Rejects Democrats’ Only Budget – Cites $1 Billion Dollars in Pork

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) says an early morning vote on the FY 2023 budget means Illinoisans once again have been left out of the process of how…


Friday, April 8, 2022
Rep. Severin Resolution Renames Hwy. 148 in Christopher in Honor of Fallen Firefighter Kody M. Vanfossan

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) received unanimous support for HJR 87, a House Joint Resolution that renames a stretch of Hwy. 148 near Christopher, Illinois in Rep. Severin’s…


Monday, April 4, 2022
Rep. Severin’s Constituent Suggests State Snake Designation, Serves as House Page

SPRINGFIELD – When 7th grade student Gentry Heiple of Carterville approached State Rep. Dave Severin with an idea for a new law, he began a journey that now includes a…


Monday, March 28, 2022
Rep. Severin Honors First Female President of IL Beekeeper’s Association

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) has passed a congratulatory resolution in honor of Mulkeytown resident Rose Leedle for being elected as the first female President of the Illinois…


Thursday, March 24, 2022
Severin – Irresponsible Move by Democrats will Cause Job Tax Hike

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dave Severin says he is disappointed by Illinois House Democrats’ approval of legislation that only partially pays back money borrowed from the Federal government to shore up…


Monday, March 21, 2022
Severin Says – March 21, 2022

Dear Friend, This week marks three weeks of legislative session remaining until the scheduled adjournment of the House and Senate on April 8th. The next three weeks will be jam…


Saturday, March 12, 2022
Severin Says – March 12, 2022

Dear Friend, Lawmakers spent much of this week passing bills through virtual committee meetings. We were in Springfield for a four-day Session, but legislators in the House spent very little…


Thursday, March 3, 2022
Severin Bill Cutting Red Tape for Owners of Hunting Ground Passes House

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) earned the support of the Illinois House of Representatives on HB 5042, legislation cutting regulations impacting owners of hunting land in the State of…


Thursday, March 3, 2022
Severin Bill Addresses Correctional Officer Shortage at Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dave Severin has passed legislation through the Illinois House of Representatives that aims to assist the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center in Benton with recruitment, hiring,…