Illinois State House Representatives
Recent News About Illinois State House Representatives
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Severin gets unanimous support for bill renaming section of Highway 148 for fallen firefighter
A joint resolution introduced by Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) to rename a portion of Highway 148 for fallen firefighter Kody M. Vanfossan passed the House unanimously April 8 and was sent to the Senate.
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Severin: Democrats 'put pork projects ahead of good public policy'
In a Facebook post on April 9, Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) announced that he voted against the Democrats' proposed budget. The $46 billion plan, introduced after midnight on what was the final scheduled day of the spring 2022 session, was full of pork, he said.
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Severin gives an update on bill bringing death penalty back for killers of police
Rep. Dave Severin speaks out on the death penalty for the killers of police.
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Severin gives overview of what's to come in session; highlights 'Page for a Day'
With three weeks of the legislative session remaining, Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) has given his constituents an idea of what's to come.
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Jacobs: 'The majority party in the House and the Senate has failed the people of this state'
State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) argues residents all across the state continue to pay a heavy price for Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s mishandling of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Jacobs' bill to deter catalytic converter theft advances
Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) recently announced on his website that his bill to make it harder to profit from the theft of catalytic converters has made it through the House of Representatives and will advance to the Senate.
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After Madigan's indictment, Severin calls for stronger ethics reform measures
Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) took the federal indictment of former House Speaker Michael Madigan as an opportunity to stress the need for ethics reform in Springfield.
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Severin teams up with Carterville student to designate state snake
The state of Illinois could soon have a new official state snake thanks to the teamwork of state Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) and seventh-grade Carterville student Gentry Heiple.
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Jacobs sponsors legislation focusing on stopping catalytic converter thefts
Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) recently announced that he received unanimous House support for legislation that focuses on cutting down on catalytic converter thefts.
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Severin sponsors bill that eases restrictions on owners of hunting grounds
Rep. Dave Severin recently announced that a bill he sponsored that cuts regulations on hunting land in the state of Illinois passed unanimously.
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Severin files bill to reinstate death penalty for those who kill police officers
State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) is defending his push for restoring the death penalty in Illinois for those who kill police officers as an act that “is past time.”
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Severin: 'We have to do more to protect our communities and businesses in the face of rising crime'
State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) is reigniting his call for the repeal of the Illinois Safety Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act.
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Severin meets with gubernatorial candidate Bailey
State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) recently welcomed GOP gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) to Fairfield for a petition-signing drive.
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Jacobs calls on revocation of FOID card
Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) on Jan. 17 announced that he is sponsoring a bill to cancel the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act.
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Jacobs joins in GOP call for repeal of Safe-T Act
State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) expressed his support for a repeal of a criminal justice reform measure the state’s Republican leaders oppose.
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Severin announces Backpacks for Buddies drive
State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) announced the second Backpacks for Buddies drive, which is a holiday donation drive that collects donated, new backpacks filled with necessities for children in the foster care system.
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Severin announces bid for re-election
State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) announced this week that he intends to run for re-election in 2022.
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Bryant: 'Any attempt to weaken this protection of moral convictions or religious beliefs must be stopped'
State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) points to the Healthcare Right to Conscience Act as a needed step in balancing the playing field for all state residents in the battle against health care mandates.
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Jacobs on new legislative district maps: 'None of the things that were promised came true'
Jacobs on new legislative district maps: 'None of the things that were promised came true'
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Bryant: 'Democrats are once again gearing up to subvert the will of the people'
Republican state Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) says she is fighting to make sure the will of the people is served when it comes to map redistricting.