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Saturday, February 23, 2019
Severin Says – February 23 2019

Dear Friend, I guess you could consider this week’s edition of Severin Says to be the first ‘Illinois budget edition’ of our weekly newsletter this year. The reason for that…


Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Severin Says Budget Proposal Built on Shaky Ground

Springfield….According to State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton), Governor JB Pritzker’s first combined State of the State and Budget Address before a joint Session of the Illinois General Assembly laid out…


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…