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Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Announcing 2017 Online Legislative Survey

Illinois is facing incredibly difficult times, and it will require us to make some tough decisions. As your State Representative, it is important for me to know how you feel about these issues. I invite…


Monday, February 20, 2017
Special President’s Day Weekly Newsletter February 20, 2017

Dear Friend, Today is February 20th, and as you may also know it as President’s Day. On this day we remember some of the greatest leaders in our country’s history….


Thursday, February 16, 2017
Severin Responds to St. Clair Judge Denying AG Madigan’s motion to block paychecks to state employees as a result of the budget impasse

“Today the St. Clair County Circuit Court made a responsible decision to deny the Attorney General’s request to block paychecks to state workers amidst the current budget impasse. From the…


Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Severin: Governor Showed Leadership at Budget Address

  Springfield….State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) today said the Governor showed great leadership and gave guidance to the General Assembly in his Budget Address on Wednesday. Severin also expressed an…


Friday, February 10, 2017
Severin Weekly Newsletter February 10, 2017

Dear Friend,   Welcome to the Weekly Newsletter for the week of February 10, 2017. This week I split my time between the district and Springfield. The first half of…


Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Severin Expresses His Disapproval of House Bill 40

Springfield…. This week the House Committee on Human Services will hear House Bill 40. The bill aims to expand benefits from Medicaid and the State Employee Insurance Act to cover all…


Friday, February 3, 2017
Weekly Newsletter February 3, 2017

Dear Friend,   Welcome to the Weekly Newsletter for the week of February 3, 2017. The House did not hold session this week but there was still plenty going on…


Friday, February 3, 2017
Severin Receives his Committee Assignments

Benton…State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) today announced that he has received his committee assigning for the 100th General Assembly. Rep. Severin will be serving on the following committees: Appropriations –…


Friday, January 27, 2017
Weekly Newsletter January 27, 2017

Dear Friend,   Welcome to the first edition of my weekly newsletter.  The purpose of our newsletter is to keep you informed about what I am up to both in…


Friday, January 27, 2017
Severin: Attorney General’s Motion to Suspend State Workers Pay a Political Stunt

Springfield…. Representative Dave Severin(R-Benton) released a statement today following a motion filed by Attorney General Lisa Madigan to stop pay for state workers while the state has no budget. “Last night…