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Thursday, August 31, 2023
Illinois listed as vulnerable state for scams

Illinois ranks in the top ten of the most financially scammed states according to new data by the Federal Trade Commission. Remember: Never give your personal or financial information in…


Tuesday, August 29, 2023
IDNR announces key dates and information for 2023-2024 waterfowl season

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters of key dates and other information regarding the 2023-2024 waterfowl seasons. Season update: This is the third…


Monday, August 14, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s August 14 Capitol News Update

Inside: Military family benefits legislation signed into law A new law I sponsored in the House will help ensure that survivors of Illinois veterans receive the full benefits they deserve….


Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Kicking off Spinal Muscular Atrophy Month

August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Month. I presented and passed House Resolution 159 to bring awareness to SMA. Thank you to Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm for hosting The…


Monday, July 3, 2023
Celebrating Independence!

I want to wish everyone a very happy 4th of July as we mark our nation’s 247th birthday! There are many exciting festivities going on around the area. Please remember…


Sunday, May 14, 2023
Happy Mothers Day

Thursday, April 20, 2023
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Friday, March 3, 2023
March 3 is National Anthem Day

On this day in 1931 The Star Spangled Banner officially became America’s National Anthem.


Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Swanson recognizes Illinois farm family featured in Super Bowl ad

During remarks on the House floor on Tuesday, State Rep. Dan Swanson recognized a Mercer County family which was featured in a Super Bowl ad honoring the 96% of farms…


Monday, May 16, 2022
Highway Dedication to Honor Two Veterans at Keithsburg Veterans Memorial Park on May 27th

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) passed House Joint Resolution (HJR) 28 that designates 76th Street in Keithsburg from Jackson Street to IL-17 as the “PO2 Robert Holloway and PO3 Ronald…