Dear Friend, On this Memorial Day 2020, I cannot help but feel most thankful to be a free American citizen. I am blessed to live in a land where volunteers…

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) voted NO on a budget proposal tonight that spends more than Illinois is projected to take in during the FY 21 fiscal year….

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) voted in opposition to a plan proposed by House Democrats and Governor JB Pritzker that would dramatically increase Illinois’ vote by mail program. …

PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION FILES EMERGENCY RULES THREATENING SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS WITH PROSECUTION – UP TO 1 YEAR IN JAIL AND $2500 FINE As your State Representative, I am duty-bound by the…

Benton – State Rep. Dave Severin joined more than 2 dozen fellow House Republican State Representatives in sending a letter to Governor Pritzker on the issue of childcare access on…

Dear Friend, Before I get to this week’s detail-heavy edition of Severin Says, I am heartened this week to share several positive items with you. On this Mother’s Day 2020…

SOUTHERN IL – Three southern Illinois Republican legislators are sounding off on Governor JB Pritzker’s ‘regional’ approach to reopening the State of Illinois’ economy. Pritzker announced his 5 phase regional plan…

Dear Friend, Before I get to news and notes on state government and politics this week, I want to take a moment to highlight one of the most special events…

BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement on Thursday in response to a decision by the Illinois State Board of Education to ban all K-12 graduation ceremonies….

BENTON – On Thursday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a 30-day extension of a disaster declaration beginning May 1 that includes a continuation of most stay-at-home orders. However, the governor also…