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…

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…