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Monday, October 18, 2021
Rep. Swanson provides Veto Session Preview

As the 2021 Veto Session of the 102nd General Assembly begins this week, Rep. Swanson is providing a preview and update before the legislature returns to Springfield. The Illinois General…


Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Swanson says IL Pork “passes the bacon”

State Representative Dan Swanson is lauding efforts by the Illinois Pork Producers Association in donating over 1,500 boxes of bacon to Illinois food pantries through their “Pass the Bacon” campaign…


Sunday, October 10, 2021
Swanson presented IAFPD 2021 Don L. Moffitt Legislator of the Year Award

State Representative Dan Swanson was honored by the Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts (IAFPD) in presenting Swanson their IAFPD 2021 Don L. Moffitt Legislator of the Year Award, named…


Monday, September 27, 2021
Swanson discusses legislative efforts opposing Pritzker’s Executive overreaches

Over the past 18 months, Rep. Swanson and other state legislators have been inundated with e-mails and calls from frustrated parents, job creators, concerned community members and local elected officials…


Wednesday, September 22, 2021
September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month; Swanson discusses SMA newborn screening efforts

September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month. Illinois Newborn Screening helps find babies with certain rare disorders so they can get needed treatment as soon as possible. Learn more at https://dph.illinois.gov/…/life…/newborn-screening….


Friday, September 17, 2021
Swanson Shares Information on National POW/MIA Recognition Day

The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year. Many Americans take the time to remember those who were…


Friday, September 10, 2021
Swanson votes NO on ethics bill he says, “doesn’t go far enough”

State Representative Dan Swanson voted no on Democrats’ proposal to accept minor changes to Senate Bill 539, which he characterized as “watered down” ethics reform he says, “doesn’t go far…


Thursday, September 9, 2021
Swanson votes NO on omnibus energy bill

State Representative Dan Swanson voted no on Senate Bill 2408, the House omnibus energy bill, on September 9. “This bill involves the largest rate hike on Illinois ratepayers passed by…


Thursday, August 26, 2021
Governor Pritzker holds Virtual Bill-Signing for Swanson Fire Protection Bill

Governor JB Pritzker held a virtual bill-signing ceremony via streamed video on August 24th to sign a new law sponsored by Rep. Dan Swanson ensuring any proposed fire service provider…


Thursday, August 19, 2021
Swanson helps as a guest judge for Illinois Auctioneer Championship at 2021 Illinois State Fair

State Representative Dan Swanson served as a Guest Judge for the Illinois Auctioneer Championship at the 2021 Illinois State Fair on Tuesday, August 17th. “I wear many hats in my…