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Rep. Severin attends District Office Open house, visits Prairie State Generating Co.

By Colin Froment | Aug 24, 2019

Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) posted his “Severin Says” weekly update on his official website Aug. 17, covering statewide events occurring that week. Severin included pictures of himself attending the various occasions.

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State spending 36 percent of money allocated for education on pension costs

By Colin Froment | 5 years ago

Illinois Policy recently released a new study detailing how pension costs are negatively impacting budgets throughout the state’s school districts.

Rep. Bryant's Seizure Smart School Act bill signed into law

By Colin Froment | Aug 11, 2019

Rep. Terri Bryant's (R-Murphysboro) “Seizure Smart School Act,” introduced last spring and dedicated to protecting all students with epilepsy while in their classes, was recently signed into law.

Rep. Bryant upset over reports of cheating the financial aid system

By Colin Froment | Aug 4, 2019

A number of news reports emerged on July 27 detailing a possible extended abuse of the state and federal student financial aid systems. State Representative Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) released a statement on her website expressing her dissatisfaction with these reports.

Rep. Terri Bryant recovers following neck surgery

By Colin Froment | Jul 26, 2019

Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is recovering from her second neck surgery this summer, as announced via a post on Bryant's Facebook page on July 11.

Southern Illinois Made Expo set for July 27-28

By Colin Froment | Jul 19, 2019

The second annual Southern Illinois Made Expo is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 27-28 at The Pavilion in Marion.