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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Rep. Mike Coffey Celebrates Opening of Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe

Rep. Mike Coffey Celebrates Opening of Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe Springfield, IL…The community came together to celebrate the grand opening of Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe in…


Tuesday, April 28, 2026
250 America- Passport to Illinois

This golden year in Illinois, we celebrate an extraordinary milestone of 250 years since 1776, when the United States Declaration of Independence was adopted. The State of Illinois is home…


Friday, April 24, 2026
Q & A with State Representative Mike Coffey

Yesterday, State Rep. Mike Coffey sat down with Dave Dahl from Capitol City Now and discussed Coffey’s vision and plans to bring downtown Springfield back- to- life. Dave- On Wednesday…


Friday, April 24, 2026
Rep. Mike Coffey Votes Yes on “Mega Project” Bill

Rep. Mike Coffey Votes Yes on “Mega Project” Bill Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) voted yes to House Bill 910, otherwise known as the “Mega Project” bill. Coffey says…


Thursday, April 23, 2026
Coffey brews up enthusiasm for possible tourism district

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – State Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) could be the happiest man in Springfield now. The morning after the Illinois House passed an economic development package which could help…


Wednesday, April 22, 2026
IL House Democrats Moving Closer to Passing Millionaire’s Tax 

House Democrats are attempting to ram through a millionaire’s tax today that will only force more people to leave Illinois…and take their money with them! Despite voters saying no in…


Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Coffey Thanks his Legislative Assistant on Administrative Professionals Day

Administrative Professionals Day is a great reminder to recognize the people who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Thank you Donette, for your hard work and dedication to serve…


Friday, April 17, 2026
Photos from the Capitol This Week

Coffey at The Capitol


Thursday, April 16, 2026
Illinois is Losing Population and Billions in Tax Dollars

Data from the IRS shows Illinois had the (3rd) LARGEST loss of resident income through moves to other states in 2023, and that’s a big problem! Public policy has created…


Tuesday, April 14, 2026
MJM Electric Co-Op Delegation Visits State Capitol

MJM Electric Cooperative visited the State Capitol today to advocate for rural electric policies. MJM is a not-for-profit electric cooperative headquartered in Carlinville, Illinois. They provide electricity to more than 9,500 meters and service…