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Friday, October 15, 2021
Southern Illinois Republican Legislators Say New Congressional Maps Focus on Protecting Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Thin Majority

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Federal Congressional districts in the State of Illinois would look a lot different for the next ten years if the most recent draft of new maps stays in…


Tuesday, October 5, 2021
State Rep. Dave Severin to Host Free Drug Takeback Event

MARION – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) will partner with the Marion police department for a free drug takeback event on Thursday, October 7 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM…


Friday, September 24, 2021
Severin Critical of Pritzker’s Signature on New Maps

BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement on Friday upon learning Governor JB Pritzker has signed a second version of legislative maps  that passed on straight…


Monday, September 6, 2021
Severin Says – Labor Day 2021

Dear Friend, On the first Monday of September, we celebrate the contributions and success of the hard working American men and women that built this country! We stand on the…


Thursday, September 2, 2021
Southern Illinois Legislators Postpone Carbondale and Marion Senior Fairs

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – State Senator Dale Fowler and State Senator Terri Bryant, and State Representatives Dave Severin, Patrick Windhorst, and Paul Jacobs released the following joint statement on Thursday regarding…


Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Severin: Democrats Admit Gerrymandered Maps Drawn for Political Advantage

For immediate release: August 31, 2021Contact: State Representative Dave Severin (618) 440-5090 or Severin@ILHouseGOP.org Severin: Democrats Admit Gerrymandered Maps Drawn for Political Advantage SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House of Representatives passed new legislative…


Monday, August 23, 2021
Severin Says – August 24, 2021

Dear Friend, This week’s Severin Says explores the upcoming Special Session of the legislature, set for Tuesday, August 31, 2021. It is rare for the General Assembly to meet in…


Friday, August 20, 2021
Rep. Severin – Pritzker Signature on Sex Ed Bill Obliterates Local Control

BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement upon learning that Governor JB Pritzker has signed legislation, SB 818, that creates a new sexual education mandate for children…


Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Severin Says – August 18, 2021

Dear Friend, Throughout the spring 2021 legislative Session, I spoke several times at events and through my email newsletter and press releases about my objection to Illinois House Democratic and…


Monday, August 9, 2021
Severin Says – August 10, 2021

Dear Friend, I want to start this week by thanking the dozens of students and parents that participated in this year’s Once Upon a Time Summer Reading Program sponsored by…