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Thursday, July 7, 2022
Rep. Swanson Sponsoring Veterans/Seniors Fairs in August Throughout Western Illinois

Exhibitor Space Available-July 30 Deadline State Representative Dan Swanson announced today that he is again hosting resource fairs throughout his western Illinois district this summer for veterans and senior citizens….


Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Rep. Swanson Appointed to State Task Force to Help Veteran Owned Small Businesses

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) has been appointed by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin to serve as a member of the newly created State Procurement Task Force pursuant to Public…


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…


Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Swanson-Anderson Bill to Help Emergency Dispatchers Signed Into Law

Emergency dispatchers will now have access to many of the same services and benefits as other first responders, due to legislation sponsored by State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) and State…


Friday, May 6, 2022
Rep. Swanson Demands Accountability from Gov. Pritzker on Deaths at LaSalle Veterans Home

This morning, State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) held a press conference on the Auditor General (AG) performance audit report that concludes Governor Pritzker and his administration did not do everything…


Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Rep. Dan Swanson Awarded 2022 A.B.A.T.E. Representative of the Year

“Dan Swanson supported us before he was in the State House” Over the weekend, State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) was recognized by the A.B.A.T.E. (A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education) Illinois…


Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Rep. Swanson Awarded Honorary State FFA Degree at 52nd Annual Ag Day at the Capitol

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) participated in a panel discussion for FFA Student Leaders from around the State of Illinois as part of the 52nd Annual Agriculture Legislative Day on…


Friday, March 18, 2022
Rep. Swanson Recognizes Rafael A. Estrada for Humanitarian, Community, Philanthropic Contributions: “American Dream” Still Alive

From Nicaragua to Illinois “The American Dream” Still Alive State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) passed House Resolution 696 to recognize the profound influence of Galesburg resident Rafael A. Estrada who…


Thursday, March 10, 2022
Rep. Swanson Legislation Calls on President to Increase U.S. Oil & Gas Production as ‘Urgent National Priority’

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) filed legislation this week to declare U.S. oil and natural gas energy independence an urgent national priority. House Resolution 719 calls upon the federal government…


Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Rep. Swanson Introduces Bill to Ensure Qualified Leadership at Department of Veterans Affairs

As former Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) Director Linda Chapa LaVia makes headlines in a fresh scandal, State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) is filing legislation to ensure that qualifications…