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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….


Monday, December 12, 2022
How to Watch Today’s HB 5855 Hearing and File Witness Slips

MARION – State Rep. Dave Severin currently serves as the House Republican ranking member on the House’s Judiciary Criminal Law Committee. In that capacity, Rep. Severin has worked hard to…


Friday, December 9, 2022
DCEO Grant Deadlines Approaching

MARION – State Rep. Dave Severin is sharing information on deadlines that are quickly approaching for various grants available through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.        Illinois Travel…