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Friday, August 2, 2024
Friday Focus on Hemp at U. of I. Hemp Research Open House

Rep. Swanson attended and addressed the 2024 Hemp Research Open House at the University of Illinois College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences. Rep. Swanson spoke about legislation that has…


Monday, July 31, 2023
Around the District-Blackhawk College

It was a busy weekend in the 71st district. One of the highlights for Rep. Swanson was celebrating his being named Blackhawk College East Ag Alumni of the Year. “I…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Fun at the Mercer County Fair

Over the weekend, we visited the Mercer County Fair. We went to the Youth Livestock Auction, and watched the tractor pull! Dan is pictured above with the goat he purchased…


Monday, April 3, 2023
Aledo 5th grader is Illinois House ‘Page for a Day’

SPRINGFIELD – Abigail Struble, a home-school 5th grader from Aledo, served as a ‘Page for a Day’ in the Illinois House of Representatives Wednesday. She was the guest of State…


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Rep. Swanson reacts to Governor’s budget address

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) offered the following comment in response to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s 2023 State of the State Address. “The Governor continues to call for spending at a…


Thursday, September 8, 2022
Rep. Swanson Visits ‘Ag Sciences High School’ with Leadership Council for Ag Education

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) visited the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences last Tuesday, August 30, the site of the recent board meeting for the Illinois Leadership Council Agriculture…


Thursday, June 16, 2022
VIDEO: Rep. Swanson Receives Honorary State Degree from Illinois FFA for Support to Ag Education

You may watch the Honorary State Degree presentation at the link HERE. State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) was honored to be awarded the FFA Honorary State Degree at the 94th…


Thursday, June 2, 2022
“Always Remember, Never Forget” … Rep. Swanson Guest Speaker at Memorial Day Service

“Always Remember, Never Forget. I was honored to speak at the Memorial Day Service hosted by Monmouth American Legion, VFW and Auxiliary,” said Rep. Dan Swanson. “Today we remember the…


Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Highway Dedicated to Local Veterans in Keithsburg: Legislators Swanson, Anderson & Hammond Make Presentations to Families

State Representative Dan Swanson made the following comments on Friday, May 27, 2022: Good evening and thank you for joining us. This weekend communities around the U.S. will pay tribute…


Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Prescription Drug Drop-Off Event a Huge Success in Galesburg!

Thank you to my colleague Rep. Norine Hammond and Galesburg Police Chief Russ Idle for co-hosting our Prescription Drug Drop-Off event on April 30th! We collected more than 6 large…