Springfield….State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) expressed significant concerns following Wednesday’s House passage of SB 1966, a sweeping gun-control measure. Severin says his objection to the legislation centers around the bill’s…

Springfield….State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) left no question where he stood following House passage of SB 25 on Tuesday. The legislation drastically expands access to taxpayer funded, elective abortion procedures…

Springfield….State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) rose on the floor of the Illinois House on Monday to make the following statement in opposition to SJRCA 1, a proposed Constitutional Amendment that…

Dear Friend, Since January, I have used this weekly newsletter to keep you informed on news and notes from Springfield and beyond. Many times, I have mentioned the overwhelming lack…

Springfield….State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) voiced significant concerns Tuesday following House Committee passage of SB 1699, a sweeping gun-control measure. Severin says his concerns center on the bill’s expansion of…

Dear Friend, On this special Monday edition of Severin Says, I want to share with you some disturbing news regarding the release of new amendatory language for SB 1966, a…

Dear Friend, As you are likely aware, the State of Illinois has long been mired in financial despair. For decades, Chicago Democrats (i.e. Mike Madigan) that control every lever of…

Dear Friend, I have spent the last two weeks of the legislature’s spring break visiting with constituents and attending a variety of meetings in the 117th district. Although spring is…