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Monday, February 24, 2025
Pritzker’s Budget | Education | Transportation

State Budget Pritzker proposes the largest budget in state history. Last year after the budget address, we reported Governor Pritzker had proposed the largest budget in the state’s history. This year, he has…


Friday, February 21, 2025
Illinois House Republicans have three main priorities for FY26 State Budget

Illinois House Republicans, including myself, have three main priorities for the FY26 State Budget. 1. Economic Growth (through reform and good policy).2. Reducing Costs (agency efficiencies, doge, structural reform).3. No…


Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Coffey Issues Budget React Statement

Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) released the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State and Budget Address to the General Assembly today: “Today,…


Monday, February 17, 2025
Honoring Presidents from Illinois on Presidents Day

Presidents Day Presidents Day is a day of recognition set aside for remembering the lineage of elected officials who have boldly led our nation. While Presidents Day is celebrated all…


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 [email protected]   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…