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Rep. Swanson to host ‘Readers Make Leaders’ family literacy event this Saturday
November 16th, 2023
Representative Dan Swanson’s November 9 Capitol News Update
November 9th, 2023
Representative Dan Swanson’s November 3 Capitol News Update
November 3rd, 2023
Kewanee sisters are House Pages for a Day
October 26th, 2023
Representative Dan Swanson’s October 20 Capitol News Update
October 20th, 2023
Representative Dan Swanson’s October 6 Capitol News Update
October 6th, 2023
Representative Dan Swanson’s September 22 Capitol News Update
September 22nd, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s September 8 Capitol News Update
September 8th, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s August 25 Capitol News Update
August 25th, 2023
New Swanson-Sponsored Law Will Protect Military Family Benefits
August 1st, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s July 28 Capitol News Update
July 28th, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s July 14 Capitol News Update
July 14th, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s June 30 Capitol News Update
June 30th, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s June 16 Capitol News Update
June 16th, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s May 30 Capitol News Update
May 30th, 2023
Rep. Swanson comments on $50 billion state budget
May 27th, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s May 25 Capitol News Update
May 25th, 2023
Halpin, Swanson honor fallen deputy sheriff
May 22nd, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s May 19 Capitol News Update
May 19th, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s May 12 Capitol News Update
May 12th, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s May 5 Capitol News Update
May 5th, 2023
Rep. Swanson statement on ComEd Four convictions
May 2nd, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s April 28 Capitol News Update
April 28th, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s Capitol News Update
April 21st, 2023
Aledo 5th grader is Illinois House ‘Page for a Day’
April 3rd, 2023
Illinois House adopts resolution honoring Knox County Deputy Nick Weist
March 30th, 2023
Swanson legislation for fire protection districts passes House
March 23rd, 2023
Swanson legislation for veteran death benefits passes House
March 22nd, 2023
Galesburg student is Illinois House “Page for a Day”
March 21st, 2023
Rep. Swanson reacts to Governor’s budget address
February 15th, 2023
FAQs from Illinois State Police about sales & manufacturing ban for some firearms
January 20th, 2023
Rep. Dan Swanson Sworn-In to 103rd General Assembly
January 11th, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Swanson opposes removing local control over renewable energy siting decisions
January 10th, 2023
VIDEO: Swanson fights against Lame-Duck Gun Ban
January 6th, 2023
Swanson calls gun bill “unconstitutional” and “bad for Illinois manufacturing”
January 6th, 2023
Happy New Year!
January 1st, 2023
Illinois corn, bean harvest mostly done; winter wheat emerges
December 9th, 2022
House Resolution to name portion of Illinois Route 150 after Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Nicholas Weist
December 1st, 2022
Rep. Swanson Visits ‘Ag Sciences High School’ with Leadership Council for Ag Education
September 8th, 2022
Rep. Swanson Informs Farmers of Land Conservation Program to Save Costs and Help the Environment
July 8th, 2022
Rep. Swanson Sponsoring Veterans/Seniors Fairs in August Throughout Western Illinois
July 7th, 2022
Rep. Swanson Appointed to State Task Force to Help Veteran Owned Small Businesses
July 5th, 2022
VIDEO: Rep. Swanson Receives Honorary State Degree from Illinois FFA for Support to Ag Education
June 16th, 2022
Swanson-Anderson Bill to Help Emergency Dispatchers Signed Into Law
May 31st, 2022
Rep. Swanson Demands Accountability from Gov. Pritzker on Deaths at LaSalle Veterans Home
May 6th, 2022
Rep. Dan Swanson Awarded 2022 A.B.A.T.E. Representative of the Year
May 4th, 2022
Rep. Swanson Awarded Honorary State FFA Degree at 52nd Annual Ag Day at the Capitol
March 23rd, 2022
Rep. Swanson Recognizes Rafael A. Estrada for Humanitarian, Community, Philanthropic Contributions: “American Dream” Still Alive
March 18th, 2022
Rep. Swanson Legislation Calls on President to Increase U.S. Oil & Gas Production as ‘Urgent National Priority’
March 10th, 2022
Rep. Swanson Introduces Bill to Ensure Qualified Leadership at Department of Veterans Affairs
March 2nd, 2022
Swanson appointed to Illinois House Transportation Committee dealing with Vehicles & Safety
February 28th, 2022
VIDEO: Veterans benefits expand through Veterans Cash Grant Program
February 24th, 2022
VIDEO: Rep. Dan Swanson thanks soldiers preparing for conflict in Ukraine
February 23rd, 2022
Podcast: Swanson on Veterans’ Accountability Unit, veteran suicide
February 17th, 2022
Sen. Anderson/Rep. Swanson legislation to classify dispatchers as first responders makes its way through Senate committee
February 10th, 2022
Rep. Dan Swanson spends day at Western Illinois University
February 10th, 2022
Swanson reacts to Governor Pritzker’s State Budget Address
February 4th, 2022
Rep. Dan Swanson appointed to Task Force on College Course Materials Affordability and Access
January 27th, 2022
IL Rental Payment Program Application Period closes on Sunday, January 9
January 7th, 2022
Secretary of State Extends Driver’s License and ID Card Expiration Dates until March 31, 2022
December 17th, 2021
Rent Assistance for Renters and Landlords
December 7th, 2021
Lt Governor Julianna Stratton and other dignitaries to tour West-Central Illinois on Nov. 16
November 12th, 2021
Video: Swanson Helps Honor our Veterans
November 11th, 2021
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
November 9th, 2021
Swanson hosts Farmland Assessment Meetings with Knox, Bureau and Henry Farm Bureaus
November 8th, 2021
Illinois Conservation Foundation accepting applications for 2022 Conservation Achievement Scholarships
November 8th, 2021
Illinois Dentists Salute veterans with free dental services in November
October 26th, 2021
Rep. Swanson provides Veto Session Preview
October 18th, 2021
Swanson says IL Pork “passes the bacon”
October 12th, 2021
Swanson presented IAFPD 2021 Don L. Moffitt Legislator of the Year Award
October 10th, 2021
Swanson discusses legislative efforts opposing Pritzker’s Executive overreaches
September 27th, 2021
September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month; Swanson discusses SMA newborn screening efforts
September 22nd, 2021
Swanson votes NO on ethics bill he says, “doesn’t go far enough”
September 10th, 2021
Swanson votes NO on omnibus energy bill
September 9th, 2021
Governor Pritzker holds Virtual Bill-Signing for Swanson Fire Protection Bill
August 26th, 2021
Swanson helps as a guest judge for Illinois Auctioneer Championship at 2021 Illinois State Fair
August 19th, 2021
Swanson gives keynote address at 2021 Illinois State Fair Veterans Event
August 16th, 2021
Rep. Swanson hosts special Readers are Winners Summer Reading Club Party with local author, Naomi Law
August 16th, 2021
Swanson Hosts Veterans & Seniors Fairs in Mercer, Henry, Knox and Bureau Counties
August 7th, 2021
Petition: Stop Pritzker’s Unilateral COVID-19 Mandates
August 6th, 2021
Swanson brings IDNR Director Callahan to Bishop Hill
July 16th, 2021
Swanson to host in-person Veterans’ & Seniors’ Resources Fairs in August
July 15th, 2021
Rep. Swanson hosts Readers are Winners Summer Reading Club
June 16th, 2021
Legislator representing “Hog Capital of the World” says State Budget has “too much pork” and not enough help to unemployed
June 3rd, 2021
Swanson to Pritzker: “You failed to protect our heroes”
April 30th, 2021
Rep. Swanson Aims to Boost Rural EMT Recruitment
April 27th, 2021
Reimagine Illinois platform launched by House Republicans
March 17th, 2021
Swanson Re-Appointed to Veterans Advisory Council
March 10th, 2021
Swanson reacts to Governor Pritzker’s State Budget Address
February 17th, 2021
Swanson persuades Illinois Department of Agriculture to Host In-Person Pesticide Applicator Testing in 74th District
February 8th, 2021
Swanson named Minority Spokesperson of House Veterans’ Affairs & Public Safety Appropriations Committees
February 3rd, 2021
Swanson provides update on Lame-Duck Session, Looks ahead to Spring Session
January 15th, 2021
Illinois House Republicans Demand House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Hold Hearings on LaSalle Veterans’ Home COVID-19 Outbreak
November 30th, 2020
GOP Lawmakers Demand Public Hearing Concerning COVID-19 Outbreak at LaSalle Veterans’ Home
November 13th, 2020
Swanson named Champion of Free Enterprise by Illinois Chamber of Commerce
August 17th, 2020
Illinois Farm Bureau & Rep. Dan Swanson to host Agriculture and Mental Health Webinar
July 21st, 2020
Swanson: At best, Madigan instilled a Culture of Corruption and should resign
July 17th, 2020
Swanson & Dozens of Colleagues Again Urge Governor to Re-Open Illinois
June 15th, 2020
Rep. Dan Swanson awarded FFA Honorary Degree
June 10th, 2020
Rep. Swanson hosts Summer Reading Club encouraging students to Dig Deeper: Read, Investigate, Discover!
May 29th, 2020
Swanson Votes NO on State Budget built on Borrowing Billions; Opposes Legislator Pay Raises
May 27th, 2020
Illinois House Ag Committee signs off on recommendations of Pork Producers for Emergency Measures
May 7th, 2020
Legislators: health & safety concerns in State correctional centers must be fixed
April 15th, 2020
Rep. Dan Swanson & Local Farm Bureaus host Farmland Assessment Forums
March 4th, 2020
Swanson appointed to Military Economic Development Committee
February 21st, 2020
Swanson reacts to Governor Pritzker’s State Budget Address
February 19th, 2020
Rep. Dan Swanson & Local Farm Bureaus to host Farmland Assessment Forums
January 30th, 2020
Swanson: Despite finger-pointing, Illinois Democrats control State Government
January 29th, 2020
Swanson Appointed to Lyme Disease Task Force
December 19th, 2019
Rep. Dan Swanson Recaps Fall Veto Session
November 15th, 2019
Rep. Swanson hosts Sherrard HS student, Joshua Gibson, as Honorary Page in Illinois House
October 30th, 2019
Swanson Hosted “Tick Talk 101” in Henry County on Sept. 30
October 1st, 2019
“Tick Talk 101” to be hosted by Rep. Dan Swanson in Henry County
September 17th, 2019
Rep. Dan Swanson Moves his District Office Within Woodhull
September 4th, 2019
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Field Trip Grants Offered to Eligible Schools
August 27th, 2019
Swanson Legislation to create “Cold War” Veteran License Plate Designation Signed by Governor
August 12th, 2019
Rep. Dan Swanson hosts Veterans’ & Seniors’ Fair in Henry County
July 26th, 2019
Rep. Dan Swanson hosts Veterans’ & Seniors’ Fair in Knox County
July 25th, 2019
Rep. Dan Swanson hosts Veterans’ & Seniors’ Fair in Bureau County
July 25th, 2019
Rep. Dan Swanson hosts Veterans’ & Seniors’ Fair in Mercer County
July 23rd, 2019
Swanson Re-Appointed to Veterans Advisory Council/ Reminds Veterans and Seniors about Upcoming Resources Fairs
July 19th, 2019
Swanson Bill to Help Substitute Teacher Shortage Signed by Governor
July 16th, 2019
Swanson to host Veterans’ & Seniors’ Resources Fairs in July
June 18th, 2019
Rep. Swanson hosts Aledo student, Joshua Struble, as Honorary Page in Illinois House
May 30th, 2019
Swanson on Progressive Income Tax: “Eventually the well goes dry”; Votes NO
May 27th, 2019
Swanson Bill to Help Substitute Teacher Shortage Sent to Governor
May 23rd, 2019
Swanson Bill to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Tick-Borne Diseases sent to Governor
May 22nd, 2019
Rep. Swanson offers Summer Reading Club to Grade School Students
May 14th, 2019
Rep. Swanson hosts Cambridge student, Austin Reed, as Honorary Page in Illinois House
May 3rd, 2019
Rep. Swanson honors Lucy Kuelper, of Rio, on Illinois House Floor
April 11th, 2019
Swanson Nominates Area Leaders for Women’s Recognition Brunch
April 10th, 2019
Swanson & McCombie to host Graduated Income Tax Town Hall Meeting in Kewanee
April 9th, 2019
Swanson Passes Legislation to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Tick-Borne Diseases
March 29th, 2019
Swanson Passes Legislation to create “Cold War” Veteran License Plate Designation
March 26th, 2019
Rep. Swanson honors Logan Brinson, of Alpha, on Illinois House Floor
March 22nd, 2019
Rep. Dan Swanson Pushes for Private Sector Examination of State Agencies to Identify Cost Savings in Government
January 29th, 2019
Rep. Dan Swanson Sworn-In to 101st General Assembly
January 9th, 2019
Allegion Hosts High School Students, State Rep. Daniel Swanson at its Fifth-Annual Manufacturing Day in Princeton
October 23rd, 2018
Rep. Dan Swanson helps promote October Blood Drive at Galesburg High School
October 22nd, 2018
Rep. Dan Swanson Announces Local Community Colleges to Receive Capital Improvement Funds
September 11th, 2018
Gov. Rauner declares Harvest Emergency
September 7th, 2018
Swanson-backed Industrial Hemp Bill signed into law
August 27th, 2018
Swanson-backed bill to add SMA Screening to Newborn-Screening Panel signed by Governor
August 16th, 2018
Swanson Veterans Bills Signed into Law at State Fair
August 13th, 2018
Swanson bill signed by Governor to boost Higher Education Opportunities for Students
August 10th, 2018
Rep. Dan Swanson hosts Veterans’ & Senior Fair in Bureau County
July 26th, 2018
Rep. Dan Swanson hosts Veterans’ & Senior Fair in Knox County
July 25th, 2018
Rep. Dan Swanson hosts Veterans’ & Senior Fair in Mercer County
July 25th, 2018
Kewanee Community Fire Protection District to receive Small Equipment Grant Funding
July 13th, 2018
Swanson to host Veterans’/ Senior Resources Fairs in July
July 3rd, 2018
Rep. Swanson votes YES on bipartisan State Budget, passed with “No New Taxes”
May 31st, 2018
Rep. Swanson hosts Galva student, Cal Clucas, as Honorary Page in Illinois House
May 30th, 2018
Legislation releasing back-pay for State employees passes House
May 25th, 2018
Rep. Swanson offers Summer Reading Club to Grade School Students
May 24th, 2018
Rep. Swanson hosts Geneseo student, Grace Verbeck, as Honorary Page in Illinois House
May 23rd, 2018
Rep. Swanson proud that Galva Junior/ Senior High School Receives Bicentennial STEM Fusion Grant
May 22nd, 2018
Rep. Swanson heralds “Opportunity Zones” Creation
May 21st, 2018
Rep. Swanson joins State Police in encouraging early renewal of FOID cards
May 9th, 2018
Rep. Swanson calls on General Assembly to Follow Constitution, Set Revenue Estimate
May 1st, 2018
Swanson passes “Lauryn Russell Lyme Disease Prevention & Protection Law” in honor of Mercer County student
April 27th, 2018
Swanson passes bill allowing Indigent Veterans Free Medical Records for Disability Claim
April 24th, 2018
Swanson bill to allow Military Uniforms at High School Graduations Passes House
April 16th, 2018
Rep. Swanson hosts Cambridge student, Sierra Brown, as Honorary Page in Illinois House
April 11th, 2018
Silver Alert for Missing Veterans Passes Illinois House
March 8th, 2018
Swanson echoes call for “Accountability to Taxpayers”
February 14th, 2018
Quincy Water Management Task Force to review plumbing assessment, make recommendations
February 7th, 2018
Swanson concurs: “We cannot tax and borrow our way to prosperity”
February 1st, 2018
Video Press Release: Swanson Sponsors Silver Alert Bill for Missing/Endangered Veterans
January 18th, 2018
Swanson dedicates Deputy Adam Streicher & Trooper Chad Wolf Memorial Overpass
January 18th, 2018
Free Chicago Museum Passes Available
December 21st, 2017
Rep. Swanson visits Quincy Veterans Home, Examines Legionella Prevention & Mitigation Protocols
December 20th, 2017
Tax Credit for Illinois Flood Victims Signed into Law
November 21st, 2017
Rep. Swanson hosts Galesburg student, Caden Wilson, as Honorary Page in Illinois House
November 10th, 2017
Rep. Swanson hosts Aledo student, Lauryn Russell, as Honorary Page in Illinois House
November 10th, 2017
Kewanee & Galesburg shine in competition for Governor’s Hometown Award
November 9th, 2017
Swanson hosts October Blood Drive with Mercer County Schools
November 1st, 2017
Swanson Releases Legislative Newsletter Highlighting First Year in Office
October 30th, 2017
Rep. Swanson hosts Gold Star Daughter McKayla Bartkiewicz as Honorary Page in Illinois House
October 27th, 2017
Swanson appointed to “Military Prior Learning Assessment Task Force”
October 3rd, 2017
Local Legislators join Valley Construction and the Quad Cities’ Effort to Help Houston
September 8th, 2017
Swanson Awarded for Agricultural Education Advocacy
September 7th, 2017
Swanson hosts Veterans’ Health Fair in Princeton
September 1st, 2017
Swanson hosts Veterans’ Health Fair in Galesburg
August 31st, 2017
Swanson hosts Veterans’ Health Fair in Mercer County
August 30th, 2017
Education Funding Compromise, “Ensured Best Deal with NO School Closures”
August 29th, 2017
Governor Rauner signs Rep. Swanson’s First Bill at Agriculture Day at State Fair
August 18th, 2017
Rep. Dan Swanson hosts statewide legislators to showcase Illinois Firearms Manufacturing Industry
August 9th, 2017
Swanson to host Veterans’ Resources Fairs in Aledo, Galesburg, and Princeton
August 8th, 2017
Swanson Appointed to Veterans Advisory Council
August 2nd, 2017
Swanson Holds Strong Against Income Tax Increase
July 6th, 2017
Swanson Votes “NO” on Democrat Revenue Plan with Tax Increases, No Reforms
July 2nd, 2017
Swanson supports School Funding Reform that treats all schools equitably
June 27th, 2017
Swanson hosts First Army Command Chaplain Jeff Zust to deliver Invocation on Memorial Day Weekend
May 29th, 2017
Rep. Swanson hosts Oneida Students as Honorary Pages in Illinois House
May 25th, 2017
Rep. Swanson hosts DJ Cain as Honorary Page in Illinois House
May 24th, 2017
Rep. Swanson hosts Sean Welch as Honorary Page in Illinois House
May 24th, 2017
Rep. Swanson hosts Alison Siever as Honorary Page in Illinois House
May 19th, 2017
Rep. Swanson hosts Brockton Reed as Honorary Page in Illinois House
May 17th, 2017
Rep. Swanson hosts Troy Molln as Honorary Page in Illinois House
April 6th, 2017
Rep. Swanson hosts Sophia Sarabasa as Honorary Page in Illinois House
April 5th, 2017
Rep. Swanson hosts Ava Perrigo as Honorary Page in Illinois House
April 5th, 2017
Rep. Swanson hosts Jack Bumann as Honorary Page in Illinois House
February 24th, 2017
Swanson invites constituents to contact his District Office for Services
February 20th, 2017
Swanson announces Agriculture & Conservation Committee Appointment
February 7th, 2017
Rep. Swanson’s Committee Work to focus on Public Safety, Education, and Veterans Issues
February 6th, 2017
Swanson votes NO on House Rules
January 25th, 2017
Swanson Sworn-In to 100th General Assembly, Rejects Legislative Pension & Healthcare
January 11th, 2017