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Severin Likes Coal; Local Representative Taking Reins as House Republican Spokesperson on Energy and Environmental Committee

Wednesday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

State lawmakers are gearing up to address several energy-related issues during the spring legislative session. State Representative Dave Severin is taking the reins as House Republican Spokesperson on the House Energy and Environmental Committee. Capitol News reports they’re likely to consider new energy efficiency... Read More.

Southern Illinois Republican Representatives Host Law Enforcement Roundtable on End of Cash Bail

Friday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

On Wednesday, House Republican State Representatives Patrick Windhorst, Paul Jacobs, and Dave Severin hosted local law enforcement officials for a roundtable discussion centered on the impact that the end of cash bail has had on the criminal justice system. Law enforcement officials including State's... Read More.

24 Republican Governors Commit To Help Texas Defend It’s Border

Wednesday, May 17 by WROY-WRUL News

(The Center Square) – Twenty-four Republican governors have responded to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s call for help to secure its border with Mexico.“The federal government’s response handling the expiration of Title 42 has represented a complete failure of the Biden Administration,” the governors said in... Read More.

Republican Unity the Message at White County Lincoln Day Dinner Saturday

Monday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

Since 1994, 169 state legislators have switched parties according to Ballotpedia. 80 of those were Democrats joining the Republican party while only 23 Republicans became Democrats in those nearly 30 years. Those pickups have mostly taken place in states that have taken “hard right”... Read More.

Representative Dave Severin Joins Other Republican Legislators to Address Rising Energy Costs

Tuesday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

Several downstate Republican legislators joined together at the Capitol Tuesday calling for action to address the rising cost of energy impacting Illinois families and businesses. Gathering a day before the Governor’s 2023 Budget and State of the State Address, the legislators said providing long-term relief... Read More.

Republican Lawmakers Pushing to Repeal Criminal Justice Measures

Thursday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

Given the rash of crime against law enforcement specifically in the recent weeks, State Representative Patrick Windhorst of Metropolis, yesterday was part of a group of House Republicans who gathered to review the state of law enforcement and public safety. The meeting came a... Read More.

House Republican Leader Jim Durkin – Illinois Senate & House Republicans Introduce the People’s Independent Maps Act

Wednesday, March 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods), House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), Senate Republican Caucus Chair Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and House Assistant Minority Leader Tim Butler (R-Springfield) today introduced the People’s Independent Maps Act to allow Illinois legislative redistricting maps to be created... Read More.

Republican Paul Schimpf to Announce Candidacy for Governor

Monday, February 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Marine Corps Veteran and Former State Senator to Launch with Statewide TourWhen: Monday, February 15—Tuesday, February 16Where: Multiple Locations — Listed Below. Due to COVID restrictions, masks and social distancing is requested.Details: Senator Schimpf will host a virtual gubernatorial campaign announcement on February 15, 2021... Read More.

State Representative Dave Severin Appointed as Republican Spokesperson to Three Key House Committees

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced this week that he’s been appointed to serve as the House Republican Spokesperson for three Illinois House Committees. Severin, a Benton native, and 117th district State Representative serving in his third term, says his experience in... Read More.

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Southern Illinois Republican State Representatives Urge JCAR to Reject New Political Activism Training Requirements for Teachers

Thursday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Southern Illinois – Southern Illinois Republican lawmakers are sounding off in opposition to new regulations that will require teachers to receive ongoing training and measurement in political activism via new “Culturally Responsive Teacher and Leader Standards” (CRTL) proposed by the Illinois State Board of... Read More.

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