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Thursday, March 9, 2023
Rep. Severin Announces Energy Transition Grant Awarded to White County

BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced this week that the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is awarding an Energy Transition Program Grants to White County, totaling $1,207,426…


Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Rev. Darrell “Mr. Wimbo” Wimberly Offers Opening Prayer before Illinois House Session

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) hosted Marion’s very own Rev. Darrell “Mr. Wimbo” Wimberly at the Illinois State Capitol on the floor of the House of Representatives in…


Sunday, March 5, 2023
Severin Says – March 6, 2023

Friend, I’ve enjoyed a busy couple of weeks traveling to Springfield and around the 116th district! House Committees have been meeting regularly with bills moving through the process. This Tuesday…


Friday, March 3, 2023
Happy National Anthem Day!

On this day in 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional act making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States. Happy National Anthem Day!


Thursday, March 2, 2023
Read Across America Day!

National Read Across America Day is an opportunity to improve literacy in our communities by helping children and adults alike find their love for reading. Happy National Read Across America…


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…