BENTON – State Rep. Dave Severin says he believes Governor Pritzker should drop his mask, quarantine, vaccine, and testing mandates for teachers and students immediately. Rep. Severin’s statement comes in…

BENTON – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) says he’s counting a ruling last week by a Sangamon County Judge placing a temporary restraining order on Governor Pritzker’s vaccine, testing, mask…

BENTON – In his combined Budget and State of the State Address, Governor JB Pritzker proposed an FY 23 budget that spends more than $45 billion. State Rep. Dave Severin…

BENTON – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) says he has seen enough violence against police officers and is calling for enhanced measures aimed at deterring crime. Severin has filed legislation, HB…

Dear Friend, The Illinois House and Senate worked remotely once again this past week, debating legislation working through the Committee process. This week’s edition of Severin Says details some of…

Dear Friend, Happy New Year! Legislators were in town in Springfield this past Wednesday for a one-day Session that lasted well into the night. Normally, when someone is working hard…

BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) says good news is on the way for Illinoisans that purchase trailer license plate sticker renewals in the new year. “For the last…

When the new year arrives on January 1 it will bring with it nearly 300 new laws in Illinois – everything from addressing confidentiality for victims of human trafficking to lowering fees…

Dear Friend, Today’s edition of Severin Says is dedicated to the memory of those that were lost in catastrophic tornadoes that caused damage in six states, including Edwardsville, Illinois and…

Dear Friend, Happy Thanksgiving 2021! This is one of my favorite times of the year, as family and loved ones gather to celebrate all the things we have to be…