Dear Friend, Today I had the privilege of attending a wonderful celebration honoring our veterans as the amazing veterans memorial was unveiled in Coello. I was privileged to join our…

Joint Op-Ed submitted by State Representatives Terri Bryant, Dave Severin, and Patrick Windhorst A summer of discontent has given way to a tumultuous autumn marked by suspicion and, in some…

Marion….State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced this week that he has signed on to co-sponsor three bills that take aim at Illinois’ lax state ethics laws. An expansive federal corruption…

Dear Friend, Week one of the 2019 fall Veto Session began with a bombshell news story detailing the arrest of Democrat Chicago State Representative Luis Arroyo on charges of attempting…

Dear Friend, Before I get to this week’s comprehensive preview of the upcoming Veto Session, I want to share some GREAT news with you. The IL Department of Transportation has…

Dear Friend, One of my favorite parts of being State Representative is working to “cross-promote” events happening the 117th district. This week I want to draw your attention to an…

Dear Friend, Last week was a busy one, but what a great time I had meeting with folks from Southern Illinois at a variety of events and on a variety…

Dear Friend, Here’s what’s on tap in this week’s edition of “Severin Says”: Southern Illinois Legislators Named to House Firearms Public Awareness Task Force Rep. Severin Announces “Backpacks for Buddies”…

Marion….State Representative Dave Severin has announced a three-month drive to collect ‘go’ bags for children facing emergency family situations and being placed in foster care. Rep. Severin is calling the…

Marion…. State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) is reminding constituents that October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The month-long information and awareness campaign is a movement first began in 1981…