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Tuesday, July 2, 2019
New Laws That Took Effect July 1, 2019

July 1 marks the first day of the state’s new fiscal year, and in addition to the balanced budget that will govern spending from July 1, 2019 through June 30,…


Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Swanson Notified of Committee Assignments for 101st General Assembly

State Representative Dan Swanson announced he has been appointed to key Illinois House committees dealing with issues of public safety, education, Veterans Affairs, mental health and Agriculture. “I am honored…


Thursday, January 31, 2019
Swanson receives Legislator of the Year Award from NIAFPD

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) was honored by the Northern Illinois Alliance of Fire Protection Districts (NIAFPD) with their Legislator of the Year Award at their annual ceremony on Saturday,…


Thursday, January 31, 2019
Swanson votes NO on House Rules

State Representative Dan Swanson voted NO on House Rules proposed by Speaker Madigan on Tuesday. “We are supposed to be a representative democracy, where all Illinois residents from every district…


Wednesday, January 23, 2019
WRMJ Radio: Lauryn Russell Law Bringing More Awareness To Lyme Disease

From WRMJ Radio January 23, 2019 Local State Rep. Dan Swanson happy to see more awareness with Lyme disease. It comes in the aftermath of successful passage of the “Lauryn…


Monday, January 7, 2019
Free Chicago Museum Pass Available to 74th District Families

If you and your family are interested in visiting some of Chicago’s world-class museums, Rep. Swanson’s office has a museum pass you can borrow, which is provided by the Museums…


Thursday, December 27, 2018
253 new laws to go into effect on January 1, 2019

Tuesday, December 4, 2018
National Day of Mourning

The United States Postal Service will suspend mail service to honor late President George HW Bush on December 5th.


Monday, December 3, 2018
Happy 200th Birthday, Illinois!

Friday, November 30, 2018
Rep. Swanson hosts Galesburg student, Caden Wilson, as Honorary Page in Illinois House

State Representative Dan Swanson hosted Galesburg resident Caden Wilson as an Honorary Page in the Illinois House during the Fall Veto Session on Wednesday, November 28 and Thursday, November 29,…