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Thursday, September 7, 2017
Swanson Awarded for Agricultural Education Advocacy

State Representative Dan Swanson was feted on Thursday, August 31st by the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education (ILCAE) with the 2017 Jim Guilinger Legislative Award. “I am very honored…


Friday, September 1, 2017
Swanson hosts Veterans’ Health Fair in Princeton

“We wrap you in this Quilt of Valor, Art,” Princeton Police Chief Thomas Root humbly said to World War II Veteran Arthur Seeds as he wrapped him in a quilt…


Thursday, August 31, 2017
Swanson hosts Veterans’ Health Fair in Galesburg

“I am very impressed with what I’ve seen here today,” pronounced Joe Kendall, a Veteran and farmer from Galva and attendee at the Veterans’ Health Fair in Galesburg on Wednesday,…


Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Swanson hosts Veterans’ Health Fair in Mercer County

“Fantastic event! I came to see what is available for down the road,” exclaimed Ron Doubler, a Veteran from New Windsor and attendee at the Veterans’ Health Fair in Aledo…


Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Education Funding Compromise, “Ensured Best Deal with NO School Closures”

Saying the alternative would have been to “watch as schools close their door”, Rep. Dan Swanson voted YES on a compromise school funding measure that ensured more funds for schools…


Friday, August 18, 2017
Governor Rauner signs Rep. Swanson’s First Bill at Agriculture Day at State Fair

Governor Rauner signed Rep. Dan Swanson’s first bill at Agriculture Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield last Tuesday. In recognition of Agriculture Day, Governor Rauner signed 10 agriculture…


Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Rep. Dan Swanson hosts statewide legislators to showcase Illinois Firearms Manufacturing Industry

State Representative Dan Swanson hosted more than two dozen bipartisan representatives from federal officeholders, state office holders, industry experts, and staff in learning more about Firearm and Firearm Component Manufacturers…


Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Swanson to host Veterans’ Resources Fairs in Aledo, Galesburg, and Princeton

State Representative Dan Swanson announced he will be hosting three Veterans’ Resources Fairs in late August to help connect area residents with state, county, and local government agencies that may…


Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Swanson Appointed to Veterans Advisory Council

State Representative Dan Swanson announced he has received word that he will also be appointed to the Veterans Advisory Council by Leader Jim Durkin.   “I am honored to have…


Monday, July 24, 2017
Competing Education Funding Reform Proposals Mean $300,000 Difference For Mercer County; $90,000 For Sherrard (from WRMJ Radio, July 24, 2017)

From WRMJ Radio, July 24, 2017 Read more at: http://wrmj.com/competing-education-funding-reform-proposals-mean-300000-difference-for-mercer-county-90000-for-sherrard/   Local State Representative Dan Swanson siding with the Governor on the education funding reform debate. Governor Bruce Rauner wants to…