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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Rep. Swanson reacts to Governor’s budget address

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) offered the following comment in response to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s 2023 State of the State Address. “The Governor continues to call for spending at a…


Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Swanson recognizes Illinois farm family featured in Super Bowl ad

During remarks on the House floor on Tuesday, State Rep. Dan Swanson recognized a Mercer County family which was featured in a Super Bowl ad honoring the 96% of farms…


Friday, January 20, 2023
FAQs from Illinois State Police about sales & manufacturing ban for some firearms

Since enactment of the recent sales and manufacturing ban for dozens of commonly used firearms in Illinois, the Illinois State Police has constructed a website to address frequently asked questions…


Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Rep. Dan Swanson Sworn-In to 103rd General Assembly

State Representative Dan Swanson was sworn in to his fourth term in the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday during the inauguration of the 103rd General Assembly. “My constituents sent…


Tuesday, January 10, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Swanson opposes removing local control over renewable energy siting decisions

Friday, January 6, 2023
VIDEO: Swanson fights against Lame-Duck Gun Ban

Friday, January 6, 2023
Swanson calls gun bill “unconstitutional” and “bad for Illinois manufacturing”

State Representative Dan Swanson is calling the gun ban bill which passed in Springfield both “unconstitutional” and “bad for Illinois manufacturing.” The bill (Senate Bill 2226, House Floor Amendment #2)…


Sunday, January 1, 2023
Happy New Year!

January 1 is among the most celebrated public holidays in the world, often observed with fireworks at the stroke of midnight following New Year’s Eve as the new year starts…


Friday, December 9, 2022
Illinois corn, bean harvest mostly done; winter wheat emerges

By mid-November, 94% of the field corn and 98% of the soybeans had been harvested.  Some parts of Illinois, particularly in the southern half of the state, are suitable for…


Thursday, December 1, 2022
House Resolution to name portion of Illinois Route 150 after Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Nicholas Weist

The Illinois House of Representatives today presented a resolution to name a portion of Illinois Route 150 after the late Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Nicholas Weist, who died April 29…