EDUCATION New Illinois law mandates universal public-school mental health screenings. Public Act 104-32 creates a planning process that is explicitly intended to move towards universal mental health screening in public schools. The…

24 years ago, on a September morning that seemed like any other, America was forever changed. It’s a day etched into the collective memory of all of us, a day…

First responders are the backbone of public safety. They are the first ones there when we need them most, working under extreme conditions to save lives, restore order, and provide…

CRIME Governor JB Pritzker appeared on national television once again this past weekend, joining Face the Nation and Meet the Press for a round of interviews that brought about more questions than answers. While…

Mark Your Calendars! Join State Representative Mike Coffey and Chatham Village President Dave Kimsey for a FREE Shred Event on Saturday, October 4th from 10AM-12PM at the Chatham Square! This…

I want to thank Robert Ferriell for inviting me join a small business forum today in Springfield. Other business leaders such as Phil Melin, Noah Finley, Ryan McCrady, Pat Sheehan,…

“Mike on Main Street” Coffey Joins Roundtable with Springfield Consulting Firm Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) is taking the initiative to further understand businesses in the 95th District with is…

As the price of everything in Illinois from groceries to utilities seems to be on the rise, a group of House Republican lawmakers, including State Rep. Mike Coffey, have introduced…

The Nation’s Largest Outdoor Farm Show The Farm Progress Show is designed for serious growers, producers and agribusinesses. As the largest, most diversified agriculture information business in North America, Farm…

This week I had the opportunity to visit the Motherland Gardens Community Project in Springfield. Yves Doumen, the founder of this organization, and also a member of the Illinois National Guard,…