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Friday, March 27, 2026
Photos From This Week at the Capitol!

We wrapped up a very busy week at the Capitol pushing bills through committee and meeting with visitors! Session will resume on April 7th and bills will start moving through…


Thursday, March 26, 2026
Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield)

State Representative Mike Coffey recently spoke with Patrick Pfingsten about issues affecting the state of Illinois. The interview focused on the Bears staying in Chicago, data centers, and FY27 budget….


Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Sign The Petition to SAY NO to Dems Tax & Track Bill on Ammo

Unfortunately, Illinois has a track record of government overreach and The Ammo Tax represents yet more government overreach targeting law-abiding gun owners while doing nothing to stop actual criminals.  House Bill 4414 is…


Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Honoring Our Heroes: National Medal of Honor Day

Each year, March 25th marks National Medal of Honor Day in the United States, a time to reflect on extraordinary acts of bravery and selflessness that define the essence of…


Monday, March 23, 2026
Rep. Mike Coffey Responds to Funds Being Cut from Local Municipalities and Counties

Rep. Mike Coffey Responds to Funds Being Cut from Local Municipalities and Counties Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) says local governments should not be a source of revenue to…


Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Coffey Honors Local Family with House Resolution for William D. “Bill” Marass

I was honored to present House Resolution 0676 to the wonderful family of William D. “Bill” Marass during the Rochester Village Board Meeting this week. Bill was a great man…


Monday, March 16, 2026
Mike Coffey Files Bill To Help Veterans Save Money

Our veterans continue to give back to our communities in meaningful ways such as volunteering and community service. They participate in programs and organizations many of us don’t hear about…


Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Rep. Coffey Encourages the Community to Support the HSHS St. John’s Foundation “Comfort for Kids Drive”

Rep. Coffey Encourages the Community to Support the HSHS St. John’s Foundation “Comfort for Kids Drive” Springfield IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) has partnered with HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital…


Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Illinois job market stalls, more than 300,00 left looking for work

(The Center Square)  Illinois Policy Institute’s Josh Bandoch points to Springfield when it comes to the state’s outlier status on jobs, including the area having lost at least 100,000 posts…


Monday, March 2, 2026
Coffey Files Bill To Expand Property Tax Relief to Veterans

I filed House Bill 4952 in continued support of disabled veterans in the 95th District and across Illinois. This legislation will expand relief to the men and women who served…