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Thursday, February 10, 2022
Sen. Anderson/Rep. Swanson legislation to classify dispatchers as first responders makes its way through Senate committee

State Senator Neil Anderson and Representative Dan Swanson are pushing a new bill through the legislative process that would classify emergency dispatchers as first responders under Illinois code. “As a…


Thursday, February 10, 2022
Rep. Dan Swanson spends day at Western Illinois University

State Representative Dan Swanson spent the day at Western Illinois University in Macomb on Friday, February 4th learning more about the great things happening on campus. While on campus, Rep….


Friday, February 4, 2022
Swanson reacts to Governor Pritzker’s State Budget Address

State Representative Dan Swanson provided his reaction to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s remote-delivered State Budget Address/ State of the State Speech this week. “The Governor proposed a state budget built on…


Thursday, January 27, 2022
Rep. Dan Swanson appointed to Task Force on College Course Materials Affordability and Access

State Representative Dan Swanson was appointed to the College Course Materials Affordability and Equitable Access Task Force on Wednesday by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin. “Course materials can be an…


Friday, January 7, 2022
IL Rental Payment Program Application Period closes on Sunday, January 9

The application period for the Illinois Rental Payment Program will close for new applications at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. Apply to receive up to $25,000 in emergency…


Friday, December 17, 2021
Secretary of State Extends Driver’s License and ID Card Expiration Dates until March 31, 2022

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards have been extended an additional three months – from Jan. 1, 2022, to March…


Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Rent Assistance for Renters and Landlords

The Illinois Housing Development Authority is now accepting applications for rental assistance through the Illinois Rental Payment Program. Both renters and landlords could qualify for up to $25,000 in assistance….


Friday, November 12, 2021
Lt Governor Julianna Stratton and other dignitaries to tour West-Central Illinois on Nov. 16

State Representative Dan Swanson announced on Friday that Lt Governor Julianna Stratton and other dignitaries have accepted Rep. Swanson’s invitation to visit and tour several sites in Swanson’s West-Central Illinois…


Thursday, November 11, 2021
Video: Swanson Helps Honor our Veterans

Tuesday, November 9, 2021
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. The American Diabetes Association encourages you to take your health into your own hands through awareness, detection, management, and learning to thrive despite your…