I cosponsor Senate Bill 2270, a bill that ensures that deputy county medical examiners and deputy coroners are formally recognized as first responders under Illinois law for purposes of employer-provided…

This week, lawmakers discussed legislation tied to gas stoves and other natural gas appliances. Instead of focusing on affordability and lowering costs for working families and businesses, Democrats used their…

Expanding educational opportunities for all Illinois students is a no-brainer. Our state had the Invest in Kids Act that was a blessing for over 9,000 students before the general assembly…

JOBS Unemployment Rate Climbs to 5.0% in Metro Chicago  The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported this week on unemployment trends in the twelve major metropolitan areas of Illinois…

On behalf of the members of the Illinois House of Representatives, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Harris Family Band on this extraordinary 60th anniversary. Their very first performance…

Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) joined his Republican colleagues at a press conference to underline federal policies that would benefit Illinois families. One of those policies is the Federal…

Today, House Republicans joined outside the Capitol to honor the lives of fallen firefighters during the Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony. We honored the brave men…

Police Week is dedicated to the courageous men and women who wear the badge and protect our communities. We are proud to support our brave law enforcement officers who put…

Springfield, IL…The Illinois Police Memorial Committee held their 41st annual ceremony at the Capitol to pay tribute to fallen officers and their families. State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) joined law…

Today we honor the brave law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. Legislators and the community came together to honor the brave men and…