National Medal of Honor Day is a solemn reminder of the extraordinary courage and sacrifice shown by those who have earned our nation’s highest military distinction. Their unwavering commitment to…

Inside: TICK Act clears committee A bill I am sponsoring to help protect Illinoisans from tick-borne illnesses has passed a House committee and is now pending before the full House…

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) spoke about famed Illinois Civil War nurse and veterans advocate Mary Ann “Mother” Bickerdyke of Galesburg in honor of Women’s History Month in the Illinois…

Today, I spoke in opposition to HB 2827, the homeschool bill. Families started to arrive at the Capitol at 5AM to stand in unity opposing this bill. I’ve heard estimates…

Saturday morning we went to Walnut Grove United Methodist Church for a delicious pancake breakfast. From there we went to Clover Fire Department Pancake Breakfast in Woodhull. Saw a lot…

Inside: $737 million state shortfall projected for next year The state of Illinois will fall $737 million short of the cash it needs in order to pay for all of…

Legislation I am sponsoring to help firefighters get higher educational credit for training they conducted as a firefighter has passed a House committee. The House Higher Education committee passed House Bill…

National Credit Education Month is all about taking control of your finances, building stronger credit, and working to build a better financial future. This month, take some time to learn…

Inside: State spending on immigrant health benefits far exceeds projections The Illinois Auditor General has reported that the state spent $1.6 billion on health benefits for immigrants in the country…

Thank you Monmouth Kiwanis for outstanding pancakes, sausage and all you do for the Monmouth community. Great support from the community and surrounding area. Afterwards I went to a Choose…