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Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Rep. Coffey and Rep. Rosenthal Support Funeral Home Bill That Passed the General Assembly

News from: State Representative Mike Coffey Springfield, IL…Yesterday, the General Assembly had bipartisan support to pass Senate Bill 2643. State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) and State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville)…


Thursday, May 2, 2024
Rep. Coffey Responds to Election Omnibus Bill Passed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…Yesterday, House Democrats once again showed their disdain for transparency by filing an election omnibus bill that was then quickly rushed through committee and sent…


Thursday, April 18, 2024
Rep. Coffey’s Bill Supporting Children of Veterans Passes House Unanimously

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…


Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Rep. Coffey Opposes USPS Network Consolidation Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield), along with other state leaders, has expressed his opposition to the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) proposed network consolidation plan….


Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Rep. Coffey Joins IRMA To Discuss Tipped Wages in Illinois

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…A new law proposed in Illinois would change wages for tipped workers across the state. Minimum wage would be mandated under the new law, forcing…


Friday, March 22, 2024
Public Safety Remains a Priority for Rep. Coffey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) continues to work with law enforcement to improve public safety. Ensuring public safety remains a priority for Rep. Coffey as…


Friday, March 15, 2024
Rep. Coffey Files Legislation to Improve Professional Licensure

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…The professional licensure system has been a major issue for professionals who need a professional license to work in Illinois. The state has failed to…


Thursday, March 7, 2024
Rep. Coffey Wants to Protect Workers with Disabilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…Legislation pending in the House of Representatives (HB 793), would have a negative impact on 14(c) workshops across the state of Illinois if passed through…


Thursday, February 22, 2024
Rep. Coffey Disappointed by Governor’s Budget Address

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…Governor Pritzker addressed the State of Illinois on the largest proposed budget in state history. State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) is disappointed that Illinois residents…


Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Rep. Coffey Honors Abraham Lincoln During Annual Pilgrimage to the Tomb

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) honored President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday by participating in the Annual Pilgrimage to the Tomb of Abraham Lincoln in Springfield. After laying…