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Monday, July 22, 2019
Severin Says July 22 2019

Dear Friend, I filled last week’s calendar to the brim with events throughout the 117th district and beyond. I appreciate being out in the district, hearing directly from constituents and…


Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Southern Illinois Legislators Team Up with Crainville Mayor to Rename “Veterans Memorial Overpass”

Crainville….State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) and State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) joined local elected officials and a large crowd of veterans, freedom riders, and local residents for the unveiling of…


Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Severin Joins Local Labor Officials, Walker’s Bluff Supporters in Southern Illinois After Governor Signs Capital Construction Plan

Marion….The following statement was issued by State Representative Dave Severin following Governor JB Pritzker’s signing of a gaming expansion bill that will mean a new Resort at Walker’s Bluff and…


Thursday, June 27, 2019
Sen. Fowler, Rep. Severin, and Crainville Mayor Mitchell to host July 3rd Ceremony Designating Veterans Memorial Overpass

Marion….State Senator Dale Fowler and State Representative Dave Severin will join Crainville Mayor Ron Mitchell, Commissioners of the Williamson County Board, and Crainville Village Board of Trustees for a sign…


Monday, June 24, 2019
Severin Says – June 24 2019

Dear Friend, This week’s Severin Says features pictures and news from the 3rd Annual Senior Citizen’s Health Fair at The Hub Recreation Complex in Marion, as well as news regarding…


Monday, June 24, 2019
Senior Citizens Health Fair

More than 60 vendors and 200 Seniors attended the 3rd Annual Senior Citizens Health Fair hosted by State Representative Dave Severin and State Senator Dale Fowler at The Hub in…


Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Severin: Radical Abortion Expansion Bill Signed by Gov. Pritzker Stains Illinois Forever

Benton….State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement upon Governor JB Pritzker’s Wednesday morning signing of Senate Bill 25. “This legislation drastically expands access to taxpayer-funded, elective abortion procedures…


Saturday, June 1, 2019
Severin Casts Yes Vote on Capital Infrastructure Plan, Secures Walker’s Bluff Project and $190 Million for Southern IL Road Projects

Springfield….State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) was instrumental in securing the inclusion $190 million in funding for Southern Illinois road projects, millions in deferred maintenance for Southern Illinois University and John…


Saturday, June 1, 2019
Severin Casts Vote for Balanced Budget, Highlights Reforms and Increased Education Funding

Springfield….State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement after a late Friday night House vote that saw the State’s FY 2020 budget pass on a bipartisan roll call. “Negotiations…


Thursday, May 30, 2019
Severin Honors Sesser’s Matthew Thery with House Resolution following Election as YMCA Youth and Government Student Governor

Springfield…State Representative Dave Severin hosted Sesser-Valier High School graduate and 2019 YMCA Youth and Government Student Governor at the State Capitol on Thursday. Thery served as Rep. Severin’s page for…