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5/7/2013Rep. Severson Legislative Update
"Wisconsin already owns 1.6 million acres of land; do we really need to spend another $22 million to purchase even more?"
5/7/2013Severson Votes for Healthy Lifestyles
"The State of Wisconsin spent $3.087 billion on obesity-related expenditures in 2009."
5/7/2013Severson ATV/UTV Bill Passes Assembly
"ATV/UTV riders know more than anyone how to make our trails the best in the Midwest,"
4/16/2013Rep. Severson: Battling Fruad in FoodShare Program
"We have a responsibility to the taxpayers to prevent fraud and misuse."
3/14/2013ATV Bills Get Public Hearing
"We need to allow community members increased participation into the process"
3/7/2013Rep. Severson Votes to Allow Private Sector to Create Jobs
"By streamlining the permitting process, Senate Bill 1 eliminates the red tap preventing the private sector from creating jobs."
3/6/2013Representative Severson Votes to Keep Employees Working
"Job creation is about providing flexibility and options to both employers and employees,"
2/27/2013Assembly Speaker's Task Force on Mental Health Hold First Hearing
Advocates, Professionals outline challenges, opportunities.
2/26/2013State Representatives Condemn Bad River Tribe's Pollution Record
The report, along with EPA documentation, highlights the tribe's negligence in managing its wastewater treatment plant.
2/25/2013Severson Reintroduces Federal Insolvency Bill
"We need a plan in place to keep these programs running when the federal funds dry up."
2/20/2013Rep. Severson Statement on Governor's Budget Address
"Governor Walker's proposal includes increased funding for schools, workforce development, and healthcare."
2/13/2013Rep. Severson Statement on Medicaid Reform
"We should be providing people with a hand up, not a hand out."
2/8/2013Rep. Severson: January Legislative Update
Job Creation a Top Priority
2/6/2013Rep. Severson Statement on Formation of Mental Health Task Force
"Wisconsin has always led the nation when it comes to innovative programs and policies regarding healthcare."
2/5/2013Rep. Severson Sends Open Letter to Minnesota Businesses
Outlines Wisconsin Pro-Business Agenda
1/18/2013Rep. Severson Statement on Act 10 Ruling
"We are starting the new session with a $342 million budget surplus and can look forward to the future of this great state."
1/16/2013Rep. Severson Statement on Mining Legislation
"This legislation will help the private sector create jobs in Northern Wisconsin, an area desperate for family supporting jobs."
1/15/2013Rep. Severson Statement on State of the State Address
"Wisconsin can now look forward to the future, rather than trying to fix the mistakes of the past."
12/13/2012Severson Appointed to Assembly Committee on Workforce Development
"We need to ensure job seekers can get the proper job training and education."
12/4/2012Severson Appointed Chair of Assembly Committee on Health
"Wisconsin's medical assistance programs make up and ever increasing portion of the state's biennial budget."
9/19/2012Frederic Elementary Continues Standard of Excellence
"To achieve this standard of excellence year after year speaks not only to the character of the staff, but the students and the community as a whole."
8/24/2012August Legislative Column: Frac Sand Mining a Local Decision
"I believe our local communities are best suited to evaluate the benefits and costs of allowing frac sand mining."
8/22/2012Western Wisconsin Legislators Express Reciprocity Concerns
Send Joint Letter to Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton
8/13/2012Severson Statement on Wolf Hunting Lawsuit
"This lawsuit is a frivolous attempt to prevent Wisconsin from being able to properly manage the state's growing wolf population."
5/11/2012Wisconsin Projected to End Biennium with Surplus
"By cutting spending and reducing the size of government, we were able to balance the budget without raising taxes and without accounting gimmicks."
5/3/2012Wisconsin Moves Up in Business Rankings
Second Biggest Gain Since 2008
4/23/2012Severson Op-Ed: Act 10 Working
"Here in the 28th Assembly district, taxpayers saw a savings of over $4 million."
4/5/2012Rep. Severson: Trust the DNR
"The people of Wisconsin have been reluctant to trust the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and rightfully so."
4/5/2012Rep. Severson responds to Polaris Announcement
"I am thrilled to hear that Polaris will be expanding their operations in Osceola."
3/13/2012Wisconsin's People First Law Passed Unanimously
"Although this legislation itself makes very simple statutory changes, this is an extremely important issue for individuals with intellectual disabilities."
3/9/2012Rep. Severson: Let the Private Sector Create Jobs
"...allow the private sector to do what it does best, create jobs."
3/9/2012Rep. Severson Announces Town Halls
"Traveling the district and meeting with constituents is a great opportunity for feedback and ideas for the future."
3/5/2012Feb 2012 Legislative Update
Wisconsin Wins Program, UTV Pilot Program, and GAAP Accounting
3/1/2012St. Croix River Crossing One Step Closer
"After decades of work, a new bride is finally in sight."
2/27/2012Rep. Severson Attends Income Tax Reciprocity Summit
The meeting was attended by lawmakers and tax officials from Wisconsin and Minnesota
2/22/2012UTV Pilot Program Made Permanent
"It is vital that Wisconsin statutes remain up-to-date with the trends of the tourism industry..."
1/26/2012Rep. Severson Statement on Mining
Votes to Allow Private Sector to Create Jobs
1/20/2012ETF Study Letter to the Editor
"I would like to clear up a few of the misconceptions and correct some of the misinformation regarding a study that was included in the budget."
12/20/2011Rep. Severson Introduces People First Law
"It is time that we eliminate this demeaning and insulting term from state statutes and put people first."