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Thursday, November 14, 2019
Severin Says Hurried Process, Lack of Details Led to No Vote on Police and Fire Pension Reform

For immediate release: November 14, 2019Contact: State Rep. Dave Severin (618) 440-5090 Springfield….Citing a rushed process and a lack of actuarial details, State Representative Dave Severin cast a NO vote…


Monday, November 11, 2019
Severin Says – November 11, 2019 Veterans Day Edition

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…


Friday, November 8, 2019
Southern Illinois Legislators Sponsor Tougher Ethics Laws, Encourage Passage during Veto Session

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…


Monday, November 4, 2019
Severin Sponsors Tougher State Ethics Laws

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…


Friday, October 18, 2019
Severin Says – October 18, 2019

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…


Monday, October 14, 2019
Severin Says – October 14, 2019

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…


Saturday, October 5, 2019
Severin Says October 5 2019

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”…


Thursday, October 3, 2019
Rep. Severin: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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…


Thursday, October 3, 2019
State Rep. Terri Bryant and State Rep. Dave Severin Issue FAFSA Reminder, Tout Increased Funding for State Universities and MAP Grants

CARBONDALE….State Representative Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) and State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) are reminding high school, college, and non-traditional students planning to attend college next school year that October 1, 2019,…


Monday, September 30, 2019
Severin Says September 30, 2019

Dear Friend, Last week I was as busy as ever, attending events, ribbon cuttings, and certificate presentations. It is my privilege to serve as 117th district State Representative. Here’s a…