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Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Severin: Radical Abortion Expansion Bill Signed by Gov. Pritzker Stains Illinois Forever

Benton….State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement upon Governor JB Pritzker’s Wednesday morning signing of Senate Bill 25. “This legislation drastically expands access to taxpayer-funded, elective abortion procedures…


Saturday, June 1, 2019
Severin Casts Yes Vote on Capital Infrastructure Plan, Secures Walker’s Bluff Project and $190 Million for Southern IL Road Projects

Springfield….State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) was instrumental in securing the inclusion $190 million in funding for Southern Illinois road projects, millions in deferred maintenance for Southern Illinois University and John…


Saturday, June 1, 2019
Severin Casts Vote for Balanced Budget, Highlights Reforms and Increased Education Funding

Springfield….State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement after a late Friday night House vote that saw the State’s FY 2020 budget pass on a bipartisan roll call. “Negotiations…


Thursday, May 30, 2019
Severin Honors Sesser’s Matthew Thery with House Resolution following Election as YMCA Youth and Government Student Governor

Springfield…State Representative Dave Severin hosted Sesser-Valier High School graduate and 2019 YMCA Youth and Government Student Governor at the State Capitol on Thursday. Thery served as Rep. Severin’s page for…


Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Severin Keeps Pledge, Votes NO on Sweeping Gun Control Bill

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…


Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Severin Votes No on Radical Abortion Expansion Bill

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…


Monday, May 27, 2019
Severin Opposes House Passage of Progressive Tax

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…


Saturday, May 25, 2019
Severin Says May 25 2019

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…


Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Severin Pledges No Vote on Unconstitutional Gun Control Bill

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…


Monday, May 20, 2019
Severin Says – May 20 2019

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…