SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) made the following comments in response to Governor Pritzker’s 2025 State of the State address, which was delivered to a joint session of…

It’s National FFA Week! FFA is an incredible organization that celebrates the hard work, leadership, and determination of our future leaders in agriculture. From farms to classrooms, FFA members are…

Inside: Jury returns guilty verdict in Madigan corruption trial I was relieved to learn that former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was found guilty by a federal jury in his…

I was relieved to learn that former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was found guilty by a federal jury in his corruption trial in Chicago. Madigan was accused of trading…

As the spring session gets going, and bills are being filed, Illinoisans can participate in the legislative process from the comfort of their own home by filing a witness slip…

Inside: Six committees this spring I have been selected to serve on six different House committees this spring, including as chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee. Committees are the…

I have been selected to serve on six different House committees this spring, including as chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee. Committees are the setting where some of the…

Happy Birthday to Former President Ronald Reagan! President Reagan was born and raised in northwestern Illinois (including some time right here in the 71st District) before becoming the 40th President…

Inside: Helping beginning farmers get started I have introduced a bill this spring to help beginning farmers get started. The vast majority of Illinois farms are family owned, but we…