State Representative Mike Coffey filed legislation to maximize our state’s important library resources. Rep. Coffey’s legislation, House Bill 2747, amends the Illinois Library System Act to allocate existing grant funds to…

Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker signed Illinois’ massive $55.2 billion budget: “Illinois’ budget has grown by over $2 billion since I took…

The FY 2026 budget passed by Democrats gives Governor Pritzker unprecedented spending power, including a $100 million slush fund ‘just in case’ the federal government withholds funding from other programs….

Since I have been in office, I have met with community leaders and stakeholders to discuss policies that affect Illinois’s energy. Shutting down coal-powered power plants and not expanding nuclear…

Water activities bring joy and adventure, but they also come with risks, especially for young children. Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death for children, and even moments of inattention…

Breaking Down the Budget BUDGET/TAXES Democrats Pass $55.2 Billion Budget Another year, another budget, and another round of tax hikes on working families. Just before midnight on the last day…

Coffey Votes No on Tax Increases, Democrat Misplaced Priorities Springfield, IL…Over the weekend, the Illinois General Assembly passed the FY26 budget, which will be among the largest in Illinois history…

Tonight, State Representative Mike Coffey slammed Democrats over their efforts to expand Sangamon County Township. SB634 would expand government workers in the Capital Township of Sangamon County, despite opposition from…

Last night, Illinois Democrats passed a very dangerous bill. House Bill 3637 allows any drug approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) and denied by the Food and Drug Administration…

If the Democrats pass a service tax, it would affect every family, making everything more expensive–over 80 services are included: haircuts, TV streaming services, campgrounds, golf, vehicle repair, photography, landscaping,…