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Monday, May 27, 2019
Swanson on Progressive Income Tax: “Eventually the well goes dry”; Votes NO

“We have never used math to solve our problems,” conceded Chief Sponsor Robert Martwick (D-Chicago) in advocating a Constitutional change to enact a Progressive Income Tax in Illinois. “We cannot…


Thursday, May 23, 2019
Swanson Bill to Help Substitute Teacher Shortage Sent to Governor

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Dan Swanson which will help streamline background checks on substitute teachers in an effort to help address the substitute teacher shortage impacting school districts throughout…


Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Swanson Bill to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Tick-Borne Diseases sent to Governor

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Dan Swanson mandating insurance coverage for long-term antibiotic therapy for a person with a tick-borne disease was sent to the Governor on Wednesday after passing…


Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Rep. Swanson offers Summer Reading Club to Grade School Students

State Representative Dan Swanson announced the official launch of his Third Annual Summer Reading Club Program for 1st-5th grade students who live within the 74th Legislative District.  With the 50th…


Friday, May 3, 2019
Rep. Swanson hosts Cambridge student, Austin Reed, as Honorary Page in Illinois House

State Representative Dan Swanson hosted Cambridge High School student, Austin Reed, as an Honorary Page in the Illinois House on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Austin, the son of Blake and…


Thursday, April 11, 2019
Rep. Swanson honors Lucy Kuelper, of Rio, on Illinois House Floor

State Representative Dan Swanson honored Lucy Kuelper in the Illinois House on Thursday, April 11, 2019.  Lucy is a ROWVA Sixth Grade Student who is active in promoting the #MoveOver…


Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Swanson Nominates Area Leaders for Women’s Recognition Brunch

State Representative Dan Swanson welcomed area leaders Nedda Simon, Denise Bradburn and Jennifer Russell to Springfield on Tuesday for a women’s brunch that honored the contributions of emerging female leaders…


Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Swanson & McCombie to host Graduated Income Tax Town Hall Meeting in Kewanee

State Representative Dan Swanson (Alpha) announced he, along with State Representative Tony McCombie (Savanna), will be jointly hosting a Graduated Income Tax Town Hall Meeting in Kewanee the evening of…


Monday, April 8, 2019
Audio: Jennifer Struble Russell & Illinois State Representative Daniel Swanson Join AMQC – Spotlight On Lyme Disease

Friday, March 29, 2019
Swanson Passes Legislation to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Tick-Borne Diseases

State Representative Dan Swanson passed House Bill 889 on March 28, mandating insurance coverage for long-term antibiotic therapy for a person with a tick-borne disease. Swanson passed legislation last year…