Dave Severin
Recent News About Dave Severin
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Severin: "I'm going to keep working hard for you every single day!"
Rep. Dave Severin announced his campaing for re-election to the 116th District on Aug. 5, in a Facebook post and press release. He made seven different stops around the 117th District throughout that day to share the news.
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State Rep. Severin: 'We need permanent tax relief. This budget actually guarantees future tax increases. I voted no'
Republican State Rep. Dave Severin had strong words against the proposed budget that was recently passed in the House, taking to Facebook to voice his concerns.
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Severin cheers 10-year extension of petroleum education act
Illinois students will continue to be informed about how oil and gas are critical to the state thanks to a 10-year extension of the Petroleum Education and Marketing Act (PEMA), according to a press release from Rep. David Severin (R-Benton), who sponsored the legislation extending the act.
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Severin bemoans House vote on 'phony school' bill
Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) joined many of his House colleagues recently in criticizing the majority Democrats for a parliamentary move intended to gauge support for the measures in Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto on Senate Bill 1 instead of voting on the bill itself.
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Phelps, Bryant vote to hike taxes, Severin, Costello vote no
In a move that Republican leaders say cut off negotiations, the House passed a bill on Sunday that nets $5.4 billion in revenue by raising income and corporate taxes.
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Severin urges Dems to stop playing, start participating in budget talks
Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) criticized Democrats in the General Assembly for refusing to work with Republicans throughout the spring legislative session.
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Severin celebrates with Southern Illinois veterans in nation's capital
The first Southern Illinois Veterans Honor Flight got its day in the sun in the shadow of some of the nation's most famous memorials during its visit to Washington.
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Severin discusses tough decisions on budget plan, other issues facing the state
State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) recently spoke with Tom Miller of WJPF News Radio and offered his thoughts on how to proceed with balancing the state’s budget as well as other topics that included what is getting done in Springfield and strict EPA regulations particularly regarding the southern Illinois coal industry.
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Severin says no to more tax hikes
People are already taxed too much, according to Dave Severin, Republican contender for House District 117, which is why he opposes tax hikes of any kind.
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Bradley pot shot at Severin flies wide of the mark
Governor seeks to reduce prison population by 25 percent over the next 10 years by using reforms, not releases.
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Ads target Bradley's loyalty to Madigan
John Bradley, Democratic Illinois State House Representative for the 117th District running for re-election, has come under fire alongside his Democratic colleagues via an ad criticizing their tax policies and habit of putting their loyalty to the party over their constituency..
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Severin claims Bradley commercial is illegal political activity
Dave Severin, a Benton businessman aiming to win the 117th District State House seat, blasted his opponent, State Rep. John Bradley (D-Marion), for an alleged illegal campaign ad recently aired.
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Severin says Rep. Bradley campaign ad, shot in Marion City Hall, breaks state law
The Democrat incumbent trying to hang onto the 117th District state House seat is running a campaign ad that is illegal because of where part of it was shot, his Republican opponent claims.
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Illinois 117th District Republican challenger says state has promised too much to too many for too long
Dave Severin, a Benton business owner who is running for the state House in District 117, said he knows how to get the Illinois budget deficit under control and that he wants to unseat his district's Democrat incumbent to have a chance to do it.
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Dave Severin calls on John Bradley to join him in voting against Madigan
Dave Severin, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 117th District, signed a pledge on June 28 that said his first action as a new elected representative would be to vote to remove Mike Madigan as Speaker of the House.