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Monday, February 7, 2022
Rep. Severin: End of COVID-19 Mandates a Win for Schools, Kids

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…


Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Severin – Pritzker’s Proposed Spending Plan Would Cause Budget Deficits for Years to Come

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…


Monday, January 24, 2022
Severin Bill Would Reinstate Death Penalty for Cop Killers

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…


Monday, January 17, 2022
Severin Says – January 17, 2022

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…


Friday, January 7, 2022
Severin Says – January 7, 2022

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…


Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Severin Says Trailer License Plate Renewal Fee to Reduce from $118 to $36 in 2022

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…


Tuesday, December 21, 2021
New Year, New Laws 2022

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…


Saturday, December 11, 2021
Severin Says – December 12, 2021

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…


Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Severin Says – Happy Thanksgiving 2021

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…


Thursday, November 18, 2021
State Rep. Dave Severin Sponsors Annual Backpacks for Buddies Drive

MARION – State Representative Dave Severin has announced his 2nd annual Backpacks for Buddies holiday donation drive to benefit children and other minors placed in emergency foster care. “Backpacks for…