Inside: Supreme Court upholds end of cash bail Corn growers warn about proposed federal EPA rule Legislation helps human trafficking victims More news Supreme Court upholds SAFE-T Act’s elimination of…

Inside: Swanson legislation signed into law Agricultural disaster declared in our area Storm cleanup continues County fair season in full swing Thank you for subscribing to my e-mail newsletter. You…

Inside: New laws on July 1 Estate tax putting family farms at risk Awaiting court rulings on 2nd Amendment, SAFE-T Act Celebrating Independence Thank you for subscribing to my e-mail…

Inside: State budget signed Constitutional challenges only to be heard in Chicago & Springfield Ransomware attack on state government Clover Township FPD celebrates 75 years Thank you for subscribing to…

Inside: $50 billion budget passes in the middle of the night Lots of new spending, even with less revenue Some positive developments Missed opportunities Thank you for subscribing to my…

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) voted No early Saturday morning on an unbalanced, $50 billion state budget which increased state spending even though revenue declined. “This budget relies…

House session extended Lyme disease bill passes unanimously Summer reading program now underway Memorial Day Thank you for subscribing to my e-mail newsletter. You can get more news and information…

GALESBURG – State Senator Mike Halpin and Representative Dan Swanson are honoring the life of Deputy Sheriff Nick Weist – who died in the line of duty – by passing…

Inside: End of session approaches Upcoming senior fair in Galesburg Summer reading club More news Thank you for subscribing to my e-mail newsletter. You can get more news and information…

Inside: Supporting childhood literacy programs Firefighter tax credit Improving ethics More news Thank you for subscribing to my e-mail newsletter. You can get more news and information about state government…