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Friday, July 19, 2019
Swanson Re-Appointed to Veterans Advisory Council/ Reminds Veterans and Seniors about Upcoming Resources Fairs

State Representative Dan Swanson announced he has received word that he has been reappointed to the Veterans Advisory Council by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin in the leadup to his…


Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Swanson Bill to Help Substitute Teacher Shortage Signed by Governor

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Dan Swanson which will help streamline background checks on substitute teachers in an effort to help address the substitute teacher shortage impacting school districts throughout…


Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Swanson to host Veterans’ & Seniors’ Resources Fairs in July

State Representative Dan Swanson announced he will again be hosting Veterans’ & Seniors’ Resources Fairs in late July to help connect area residents with state, county, and local government agencies…


Thursday, May 30, 2019
Rep. Swanson hosts Aledo student, Joshua Struble, as Honorary Page in Illinois House

State Representative Dan Swanson hosted Aledo student, Joshua Struble, as an Honorary Page in the Illinois House on Friday, May 25, 2019. Joshua, the son of Aaron and Melissa Struble,…


Monday, May 27, 2019
Swanson on Progressive Income Tax: “Eventually the well goes dry”; Votes NO

“We have never used math to solve our problems,” conceded Chief Sponsor Robert Martwick (D-Chicago) in advocating a Constitutional change to enact a Progressive Income Tax in Illinois. “We cannot…


Thursday, May 23, 2019
Swanson Bill to Help Substitute Teacher Shortage Sent to Governor

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Dan Swanson which will help streamline background checks on substitute teachers in an effort to help address the substitute teacher shortage impacting school districts throughout…


Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Swanson Bill to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Tick-Borne Diseases sent to Governor

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Dan Swanson mandating insurance coverage for long-term antibiotic therapy for a person with a tick-borne disease was sent to the Governor on Wednesday after passing…


Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Rep. Swanson offers Summer Reading Club to Grade School Students

State Representative Dan Swanson announced the official launch of his Third Annual Summer Reading Club Program for 1st-5th grade students who live within the 74th Legislative District.  With the 50th…


Friday, May 3, 2019
Rep. Swanson hosts Cambridge student, Austin Reed, as Honorary Page in Illinois House

State Representative Dan Swanson hosted Cambridge High School student, Austin Reed, as an Honorary Page in the Illinois House on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Austin, the son of Blake and…


Thursday, April 11, 2019
Rep. Swanson honors Lucy Kuelper, of Rio, on Illinois House Floor

State Representative Dan Swanson honored Lucy Kuelper in the Illinois House on Thursday, April 11, 2019.  Lucy is a ROWVA Sixth Grade Student who is active in promoting the #MoveOver…