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…

Marion….State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced this that he has been appointed by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin to serve on the Illinois Clean Coal Review Board. In January 2000,…

THIRD READING FOR HOUSE BILLS DEADLINE WEEK EDITION Dear Friend, To begin this week’s edition, I want to say a BIG congratulations to West Frankfort Mayor Tom Jordan and to…

Dear Friend, This week I want to take a moment to thank Glenn and Jo Poshard for their ongoing efforts to raise awareness of child abuse prevention. In addition to…

Dear Friend, This week is known in Springfield as Committee Deadline week. As part of my ongoing effort to keep you informed as legislation moves, I want to invite you…

Springfield….Since taking office, State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) has diligently pursued relief for Illinois’ public school districts when it comes to financial reporting requirements. Severin’s HB 2485, filed during the…

Dear Friend, Before I get into the policy and politics of the past week, I want to take a moment to invite you to TWO upcoming Town Hall and Legislative…