National Skilled Trades Day raises awareness about the value of skilled trades and honors the hardworking men and women who work in these professions. Thank you to all the skilled…

BUDGET Moody’s adds “positive” outlook to State of Illinois credit rating of A3. This moves Illinois further away from “junk bond” territory. However, Illinois debts continue to have a lower credit…

State Representative Mike Coffey won House passage of his bill to include children of Operation Just Cause veterans on the list of those eligible for scholarships at the University of Illinois. House Bill…

Take Back Day is a free event for communities nationwide to properly dispose of old and unneeded medications. This day aims to provide a safe and convenient way to clean…

Electronic Notary System The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is launching a new Electronic Notary system that allows residents to notarize documents remotely. Through the state’s new E-Notary system, Illinois…

Administrative Professionals Day celebrates the workers who keep offices running smoothly every day. Thank you to all administrative professionals for all that you do! A special thank you to Donette,…

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Third Reading deadline for House bills. At the end of last week, the Illinois House of Representatives came to its “Third Reading deadline,” which represents the final date that…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) is happy to see his bill, which increases access to college scholarships for children of U.S. military veterans, pass through…

This week has been busy at the Capitol with bills starting to move through the General Assembly. Although I would like to see more Republican bills called to be voted…

I’m very proud to see House Bill 4733 pass the House unanimously, 112-0. I filed this bill to amend the University of Illinois Act. It allows that honorary scholarships may…