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Monday, December 12, 2022
How to Watch Today’s HB 5855 Hearing and File Witness Slips

MARION – State Rep. Dave Severin currently serves as the House Republican ranking member on the House’s Judiciary Criminal Law Committee. In that capacity, Rep. Severin has worked hard to…


Friday, December 9, 2022
DCEO Grant Deadlines Approaching

MARION – State Rep. Dave Severin is sharing information on deadlines that are quickly approaching for various grants available through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.        Illinois Travel…


Thursday, December 1, 2022
Rep. Severin: SAFE-T Act Fix-it Sequel Falls Short on Needed Changes

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) says the last minute attempt by House and Senate Democrats to fix the dangerous SAFE-T Act falls short of making badly needed changes….


Thursday, December 1, 2022
Rep. Severin’s Bill to Transfer Southern Illinois Arts and Artisans Center from IDNR to Rend Lake Conservancy District Headed to Governor

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced today that legislation he sponsored that facilitates the transfer of possession of the Southern Illinois Arts and Artisans Building from the IDNR…


Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Rep. Severin Announces Holiday Drive to STUFF THE BACKPACKS!

MARION – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) has announced an effort he is leading to collect toiletry and other personal care items for children placed in emergency foster care. Rep….


Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Rep. Severin Files Legislation to Transfer Southern Illinois Arts and Artisans Center from IDNR to Rend Lake Conservancy District

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) has filed legislation (HB 5845) in coordination with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) that would facilitate the transfer of possession of…


Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Rep. Severin Applauds USDA Grant to Saline River Farms Beef and Pork Processing Plant

MARION – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) is applauding the decision by the United States Department of Agriculture to award Saline River Farms, LLC a multi-million dollar grant to aid…


Tuesday, September 6, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sen. Bryant, Rep. Jacobs, and Rep. Severin to Honor Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens 75th Anniversary

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro), State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona), and State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) will join local elected officials and dignitaries to honor and celebrate…


Friday, September 2, 2022
Illinois EPA Awards 117th District Municipalities Over $2 Million in Low Interest Loans for Clean Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems

BENTON – 117th District State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced this week that the Illinois EPA is awarding low-interest loans to local governments and sanitary districts. The city of Hurst…


Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Severin Says – August 31, 2022

Dear Friend, It has been a busy past couple of weeks throughout the 117th district and beyond. In this week’s Severin Says, I’ve got information on last week’s Marion Senior…