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Friday, May 15, 2020
Severin Sends Letter to Gov. Pritzker on Childcare Access as Some Employees Head Back to Work

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…


Friday, May 8, 2020
Severin Says – Mother’s Day 2020 Edition

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…


Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Southern Illinois Legislators: Pritzker’s Regional Reopening Proposal Lacks Details, Falls Short of Expectations

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…


Saturday, May 2, 2020
Severin Says – May 2, 2020

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…


Thursday, April 30, 2020
Rep. Severin Disagrees with ISBE Decision to Ban Graduations – 117th District State Rep. Says Schools Should be Trusted to Hold Safe Ceremonies

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….


Thursday, April 23, 2020
Rep. Severin Reacts to Governor’s Extension of Stay-at-Home Order

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…


Monday, April 20, 2020
Severin Says – April 20, 2020

Dear Friend, Last week I was pleased to join my colleagues State Rep. Terri Bryant and State Rep. Patrick Windhorst for a “Virtual Town Hall” meeting. What an experience! I…


Monday, April 13, 2020
Southern Illinois Republicans Call for Reforms to Fix State Unemployment Filing System Failures

MARION – Three Southern Illinois Republican State Representatives are calling for Governor JB Pritzker to take immediate action to remedy issues plaguing the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Web…


Thursday, April 9, 2020
Rep. Severin Asks DOC Officials to Explain Inmate Furloughs

MARION –  117th District State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) joined House Republican Leader Jim Durkin and House Republican members of the House Committees on Judiciary Criminal Law and Public Safety Appropriations…


Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Southern IL Legislators Ask Governor to Stop Mental Health Patient Transfers

Dear Governor Pritzker and DHS Secretary Hou, MARION – Southern Illinois legislators submitted the following letter to Governor JB Pritzker and Department of Human Services Secretary Grace Hou on Wednesday, April 8 asking…