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Friday, February 15, 2019
Severin Says – February 15 2019

I was honored to present Gary and Billie Wyant with a certificate of congratulations on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary! Congratulations! Dear Friend, Before I get into the…


Thursday, February 14, 2019
Severin: Minimum Wage Hike is Valentine’s Day Massacre for Southern Illinois Economy

Springfield….117th District State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) was not in a loving mood following a Valentine’s Day vote to raise Illinois’ minimum wage to $15.00 per hour. Severin, who is…


Saturday, February 9, 2019
Severin Says – February 9 2019

Dear Friend, This week’s edition of Severin Says will take a look at my Committee assignments in the House, our TREMENDOUS Town Hall meeting on Monday, and we’ll discuss a…


Friday, February 8, 2019
Severin: Committee Assignments Reflect District Priorities

Springfield….117th District State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) has announced his appointment to several key House Committees. Severin says he believes his assigned Committees will allow him to use his voice…


Friday, February 1, 2019
Severin Says – February 1, 2019

Dear Friend,  This week was a short one in Springfield, as the winter weather cut short the first week of floor votes and House Committee action. Wednesday’s temperatures plunged into…


Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Severin: Madigan’s Super Majority Hands him Total Control

Springfield….On the first day for floor votes in the 101stGeneral Assembly, 117th District State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) voted no on a proposal he says gives Mike Madigan total control…


Monday, January 28, 2019
Bryant, Severin, and Windhorst to Host Town Hall and Listening Session

For Immediate Release: January 28, 2019 Contact: State Representative Terri Bryant @ 618-684-1100 State Representative David Severin @ 618-440-5090 State Representative Patrick Windhorst @ [email protected] Marion….Illinois State Representatives Terri Bryant, Dave Severin,…


Friday, January 25, 2019
Severin Says – January 25 2019

Dear Friend, In this week’s edition of “Severin Says”, I want to focus on a few policy items before I get into some good news this week. In the last…


Saturday, January 19, 2019
Severin Says – January 19 2019

Dear Friend, In this week’s edition of Severin Says, I’d like to address the latest news and notes from Springfield and beyond. Like I said last week, I’ll use this…


Thursday, January 17, 2019
Severin Reacts to New Gun Dealer Licensing Law

Benton….State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) is taking issue with the signing of SB 337, a law that will require small firearms dealers to face further regulation and financial obligation to…