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Sunday, February 16, 2025
Coffey Legislation Expands Military Recruitment Events in High Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        February 16, 2025  CONTACT: Rep. Mike Coffey | 217-782-0053 coffey@ilhousegop.org   Coffey Legislation Expands Military Recruitment Events in High Schools Springfield, IL….State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) filed…


Thursday, February 13, 2025
Illinois House Republicans Embrace Swift Ethics Reform

Illinois Ethics Reform The culture of corruption plaguing the state of Illinois has eroded the confidence of our residents. The tradition created by Democrats, gives the current Speaker ultimate power…


Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Coffey Honors The Life of President Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln, born on February 12, 1809, near Hodgenville, Kentucky, emerged from humble beginnings to become one of the most revered figures in American history. His rise from a simple…


Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Chatham fire district receives $15,000 grant for new equipment

The Chatham Community Fire Protection District will receive a $15,000 grant from Energy Transfer. This funding will be used to purchase gas meters and thermal imaging cameras, enhancing the district’s…


Friday, February 7, 2025
Rochester School Students Tour Capitol w/ Rep. Coffey

Yesterday, I met with Rochester staff and students as they arrived at the Capitol for a tour. Thank you all for meeting with me! Group photo and of course a…


Thursday, February 6, 2025
House Republicans Stand United Against Political Theater of Democratic Party

House Republicans took a stand against the supermajority Democrats demagoguery by walking out of session Wednesday afternoon when Democrats diverted the agenda to make attacks against President Trump. Democrats control…


Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Chatham Police Officer Takes Action To Save a Life

This week, a Chatham police officer followed his instinct and training to save a young woman’s life. Sergeant Travis Schaal deserves recognition for taking action during a situation that required…


Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Coffey Attends Green Toyota Groundbreaking Ceremony

Yesterday, local leaders attended a groundbreaking ceremony for an $11 million expansion and renovation project at Green Toyota in Springfield. The project will provide customers and employees with state-of-the-art services,…


Monday, February 3, 2025
“Mike on Main Street” Coffey Tours O’Shea Builders in Springfield

“Mike on Main Street” I’m taking the initiative to further understand businesses in the 95th District. The mission of “Mike on Main Street” business tours is to hear directly from business…


Saturday, February 1, 2025
Lawsuit filed by House Republicans to remedy extreme partisan gerrymandering

This week, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (Savanna) was joined by State Representatives Ryan Spain (Peoria) and Dan Ugaste (Geneva) for a press conference in the State Capitol to discuss their latest litigation effort to combat…