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…

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…

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) expressed disappointment after the Illinois House of Representatives passed two controversial changes late Wednesday night. The Illinois House first approved a change to…

Dear Friend, Last week’s scheduled three-day Veto Session turned in to a two-day Veto Session, as not much happened in the Illinois House. This week is expected to much busier,…

Dear Friend, This week I want to share with you some of my thoughts for what may be coming next week during the 2021 Veto Session of the 102nd General…

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…

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…

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…