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Saturday, May 27, 2023
Rep. Swanson comments on $50 billion state budget

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) voted No early Saturday morning on an unbalanced, $50 billion state budget which increased state spending even though revenue declined. “This budget relies…


Thursday, May 25, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s May 25 Capitol News Update

House session extended Lyme disease bill passes unanimously Summer reading program now underway Memorial Day Thank you for subscribing to my e-mail newsletter. You can get more news and information…


Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Rep. Swanson presents Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month resolution

State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) presents House Resolution 195, declaring August 2023 as Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month in the state of Illinois.


Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Rep. Swanson speaks on Lyme Disease Awareness Month resolution

On Thursday State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) spoke on the Illinois House floor in support of a resolution to raise awareness about Lyme disease and to call for more federal…


Monday, May 22, 2023
Knox County Senior Health Fair on Wednesday

Join us for the Knox County Senior Health Fair on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until noon at the Galesburg Knights of Columbus, 1556 E. Fremont Street. For more information, please…


Monday, May 22, 2023
Halpin, Swanson honor fallen deputy sheriff

GALESBURG – State Senator Mike Halpin and Representative Dan Swanson are honoring the life of Deputy Sheriff Nick Weist – who died in the line of duty – by passing…


Friday, May 19, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s May 19 Capitol News Update

Inside: End of session approaches Upcoming senior fair in Galesburg Summer reading club More news Thank you for subscribing to my e-mail newsletter. You can get more news and information…


Thursday, May 18, 2023
Video: Rep. Swanson encourages reading and literacy

State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) presents a resolution declaring Read With Your Child Week in Illinois.


Tuesday, May 16, 2023
VIDEO: House passes Swanson bill to fight Lyme disease

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) delivers remarks on the Illinois House floor in support of SB 1803, legislation to help in the fight against Lyme disease. The bill passed 113-0.


Monday, May 15, 2023
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