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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Reminder: Autism awareness event Thursday evening in Galesburg

On Thursday evening we will be hosting the 4th annual Autism Awareness Event at the Galesburg Public Library. There will be people on hand to help answer your questions and provide…


Friday, April 17, 2026
Representative Dan Swanson’s April 17 Capitol News Update

Inside: Calling for property tax relief In the coming weeks many Illinoisans will be seeing their property tax bills arrive in the mailbox. And just like in years past, we…


Wednesday, April 15, 2026
WGIL: Galesburg autism advocate brings awareness event back April 23 — and a veteran fair follows April 29

Rep. Swanson, who said he was “pushed quite hard” by McMahill to help organize the event, said the goal is simple. “It’s about bringing awareness and helping people understand that…


Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Speaking out against dangerous fireworks

Legislation has been filed in the House which would change the definition of fireworks and misclassify them as harmless novelty items without any regulation. We are not talking about ground-based…


Friday, April 10, 2026
Representative Dan Swanson’s April 10 Capitol News Update

Inside: Public safety continues to be a concern in Illinois A series of new incidents over the past couple of weeks have kept the issue of public safety in the…


Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Rep. Swanson recognizes Illinoisans serving overseas

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) spoke on the Illinois House floor in honor of Illinoisans serving in uniform far from home during the Easter holiday, and recognized those involved in…


Thursday, April 2, 2026
Representative Dan Swanson’s April 2 Capitol News Update

Inside: National Guard recruiting, property tax notification, FPD trustee compensation bills advance This spring three of the bills I sponsored in the House were approved by committees before the deadline…


Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Recognizing Amniotic Fluid Embolism Awareness Day

Last Friday I spoke on the House floor to call attention to Amniotic Fluid Embolism Awareness Day. AFE is a life-threatening, but treatable, condition. A life can be saved, but…


Friday, March 27, 2026
Representative Dan Swanson’s March 27 Capitol News Update

Inside: Three-year budget forecast warns of structural deficit The House met for four days this week, with this being the deadline week for getting bills out of committee and onto…


Tuesday, March 24, 2026
WQAD: Illinois bill requiring serial numbers on handgun ammo draws skepticism from lawmakers, gun owners

“If it does come to the House floor for a vote, I would certainly be a no,” State Rep. Daniel Swanson, R – Alpha, said. “Most likely, I’m gonna go…