News

Monday, March 18, 2024
Around the district

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…


Friday, March 15, 2024
Representative Dan Swanson’s March 15 Capitol News Update

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…


Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Video: Rep. Swanson recognizes Illinois ag leaders

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.


Monday, March 11, 2024
Department of Corrections hosting career information events

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….


Friday, March 8, 2024
Representative Dan Swanson’s March 8 Capitol News Update

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…


Thursday, March 7, 2024
Galesburg leaders join Emerging Women Leaders conference in Springfield

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…


Wednesday, March 6, 2024
AlWood student is House Page for a Day

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…


Monday, March 4, 2024
This is Invest in Veterans Week

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!


Saturday, March 2, 2024
Read Across America Day

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…


Friday, March 1, 2024
Representative Dan Swanson’s March 1 Capitol News Update

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…