It is always great to get out and around the communities of the 71st district. This weekend I attended the Henry County Pork Producers Banquet. Thank you to the Ag/FFA…

Inside: Calling for reform during Ethics Awareness Month March is Ethics Awareness Month, a time to renew our call for fighting corruption in government. This year’s commemoration comes right around…

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) welcomed Illinois FFA students and leaders of the Illinois Beef Association to the House of Representatives chamber on Wednesday March 13, 2024.

The Illinois Department of Corrections will be hosting a series of informational events around the state – including in our area – for prospective applicants for jobs in the department….

Inside: Governor Pritzker proposes $2 billion in new spending, $1 billion in new taxes We’ve had a couple of weeks to digest the Governor’s budget proposal since the State of…

SPRINGFIELD – Naomi Law and Shirley Chu, both of Galesburg, were among the honored guests this week as the Illinois House Republican Caucus hosted the annual Emerging Women Leaders conference…

SPRINGFIELD – Haley Gierach, a senior at AlWood High School, served as a Page for a Day Wednesday in the Illinois House of Representatives. She was the guest of State…

Invest in Veterans Week honors the aspiring and established businesses owned by veterans of our armed forces. This week is a great time to support your favorite veteran-owned business!

Read Across America Day is an annual day dedicated to motivating children across the country to read. While this is a great day to celebrate the joy of reading, we…

Inside: House committees discuss Lyme disease Last week in Springfield I was glad to help arrange a joint hearing of the House and Senate Public Health committees and the House…