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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Severin: Governor’s Signature on Unconstitutional Gun Ban will Make Criminals out of Law-Abiding Citizens

SPRINGFIELD – On Tuesday night, Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 5471, amended legislation that bans the manufacture and sale of dozens of commonly used firearms and enacts provisions that require…


Sunday, January 8, 2023
Severin: Democrats’ Pay Raise Insulting to Illinoisans Struggling with Inflation

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dave Severin released the following statement after Illinois House Democrats approved a late Friday night pay increase for Illinois politicians and their staffs. “Illinois Democrats just…


Friday, January 6, 2023
Six Southern Illinois Legislators to Host Marion Legislative Town Hall Meeting to Address Gun Control

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Six Republican southern Illinois legislators from the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives will host a legislative town hall meeting in Marion later this month to address…


Friday, January 6, 2023
Severin Rejects Lame Duck Session Gun Control Bill

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) released the following statement on Thursday after voting against SB 2226, the most restrictive gun control legislation introduced in Springfield in years. “Illinois…


Friday, January 6, 2023
Southern Illinois Representatives Vote No on Abortion Expansion Bill

SPRINGFIELD – State Representatives Dave Severin (R-Benton), Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), and Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) released the following joint statement in response to the House’s passage of SB 1534 on Thursday night. “Illinois…


Saturday, December 31, 2022
Reps. Severin, Windhorst and Jacobs Issue Statement in Response to Supreme Court Staying End of Cash Bail

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Three members of Southern Illinois’ House Republican delegation, State Representative Dave Severin, State Representative Patrick Windhorst, and State Representative Paul Jacobs, issued the following joint statement this…


Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Severin: End of Cash Bail Ruled Unconstitutional

BENTON – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) currently serves as the House Republican ranking member on the House Judiciary Criminal Law Committee. Severin issued the following statement upon the news…


Sunday, December 25, 2022
Merry Christmas!

Wishing all a very Merry Christmas 2022!


Saturday, December 24, 2022
Governor Signs Severin Measure Transferring Rend Lake Artisan Center from IDNR

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced today that legislation he sponsored that facilitates the transfer of possession of the Southern Illinois Arts and Artisans Building from the IDNR…


Saturday, December 17, 2022
Rep. Severin Announces Petition Drive Opposing Unconstitutional Gun Control Bill

BENTON – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) is urging his constituents that are concerned with the latest gun control legislation pending in Springfield to sign his petition opposing the measure….