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Friday, April 28, 2023
Veterans’ Voices

There are many policy issues that legislators must consider each year that impact veterans. I would be honored to hear from local veterans and active military personnel about the challenges…


Saturday, February 25, 2023
Catching up with Coffey

Keeping you caught up with issues impacting our state and our community. HUMAN SERVICES Republicans demand hearings on Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, propose a plan to make improvements. …


Friday, February 24, 2023
The First Steps in the Process

Bills in the Illinois House of Representative are beginning to make their way through the legislative process. All legislation filed by lawmakers must first undergo the scrutiny of the House…


Friday, February 17, 2023
Catching up with Coffey

Keeping you caught up with issues impacting our state and our community. BUDGET Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State and Budget Address to a joint session…


Friday, February 10, 2023
Catching up with Coffey

Keeping you caught up with issues impacting our state and our community. GENERAL ASSEMBLY Illinois House committees post hearings for next week. The 44 standing committees of the 103rd General…


Thursday, February 9, 2023
The arrival of state government in Springfield

Barely a year after statehood, Illinois’ new state government abandoned its original riverfront capital city of Kaskaskia and moved northeast to higher ground in Vandalia. It proved to be a wise choice:…


Monday, January 30, 2023
How to File a Witness Slip

Witness slips are a vital piece of the legislative process. Before a bill is heard in committee, the chairperson will read who has submitted witness slips and whether they support…