State Representatives Dan Swanson (R-Alpha), Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) and Travis Weaver (R-Peoria) will host a series of farmland assessment seminars around the area September 2 and 3. “These meetings will…

It was my honor to speak at the 661st Engineer Construction Company’s mobilization ceremony. Hundreds of family, friends and community members attended the ceremony. Thank you to the soldiers for…

Inside: Health care bill among three Swanson bills signed Legislation I sponsored to better educate health care professionals about a rare but deadly condition was one of three of my…

SPRINGFIELD – Legislation sponsored by State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) to better educate health care professionals about a rare but deadly condition was one of three Swanson-sponsored bills signed into…

On Saturday my day started out early helping to set up for the Galesburg NAACP picnic and backpack distribution. Because the day started early for many, and once the grills…

Over the weekend we attended Veterans Day events at the Illinois State Fair. Speakers were Director Jerry Costello of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, former State Representative and 82nd Airborne…

Inside: Three Swanson bills signed into law This spring I was proud to have the House and Senate pass six bills which I sponsored. A few days ago, three of…

A reminder: soon the yellow school buses will be out on our roads picking up America’s future leaders: doctors, teachers, carpenters, farmers – you fill in the blank. If you…

We recently attended the homemade ice cream social at Gerlaw Church. Along with the ice cream was a large selection of pies and other desert items. Thank you to the…

On this day we recognize National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, which commemorates the cease-fire of the Korean War in 1953. Today, we acknowledge the bravery of those who served…