WOODHULL – State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) and Birth to Five Illinois will be hosting a ‘Readers Make Leaders’ family literacy event this Saturday. “Teaching a child to read is…

Inside: Veto session comes to an end, little action on major issues The House met this week for the final days of the fall veto session, and the results were…

Inside: New legislation would address humanitarian crisis affecting Illinois In recent months Illinois has found that it is no longer immune from the humanitarian crisis at the southern border. Six…

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) welcomed sisters Traidan and Daci Hier of Kewanee as Pages for a Day in the Illinois House of Representatives this week. “It is…

Representative Dan Swanson’s Capitol News Update Inside: Lyme disease task force working to educate Illinoisans about treatment and prevention Lyme disease is a serious and often misunderstood illness that can…

Inside: Suspects arrested with 5000 pounds of marijuana, released due to SAFE-T Act Two weeks ago state troopers pulled over a vehicle on Interstate 80 near Geneseo; just outside our…

Inside: Illinois becomes first state to eliminate cash bail Almost three years ago, in the closing minutes of session, legislation was rushed through the House and Senate to eliminate cash…

Inside: Highway dedicated in honor of Deputy Nick Weist In a solemn ceremony attended by family, law enforcement and community members outside AlWood elementary school, a section of U.S. Highway…

Inside: Lyme disease bill signed into law This spring I sponsored a bill, SB 1803, which would help continue the fight against Lyme disease. The bill passed both houses unanimously,…

A new law sponsored by State Representative Dan Swanson will help ensure that survivors of Illinois veterans receive the full benefits they deserve. The Governor this week signed House Bill…