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Thursday, November 14, 2019
Severin Supports “First Step” Ethics Reforms, Calls for Action on Tougher Package

Springfield.…State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) says despite small movements in the right direction, he left the 2019 Veto Session feeling unsatisfied on the issue of ethics reform. A sponsor of…


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…


Saturday, November 2, 2019
Severin Says – Veto Session Week One Recap

Dear Friend, Week one of the 2019 fall Veto Session began with a bombshell news story detailing the arrest of Democrat Chicago State Representative Luis Arroyo on charges of attempting…


Saturday, October 26, 2019
Severin Says – October 26, 2019

Dear Friend, Before I get to this week’s comprehensive preview of the upcoming Veto Session, I want to share some GREAT news with you. The IL Department of Transportation has…


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”…