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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Preventing Lyme Disease

Keep your family safe from tickborne illnesses As the weather warms up families often head for the great outdoors. Unfortunately, so do ticks and their bite often transmits Lyme Disease….


Saturday, May 13, 2023
Catching up with Coffey

Keeping you caught up with issues impacting our state and our community. BUDGET Governor’s Office revises FY23 revenue numbers sharply downward.  The revision came in the monthly report that is…


Thursday, May 11, 2023
Coffey backs bills to cut taxes

It seems that certain politicians forget that the money they are spending comes directly from the wallets of Illinois families. You work hard for your money, live within your means…


Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Free access to Chicago area museums

Rep. Coffey wants to help families in the 95th District take advantage of the world-class museums and educational institutions in the Chicagoland area. He is offering the opportunity for constituents…


Monday, May 8, 2023
Business Spotlight: Cook’s Spice Rack and Chili

April’s Business Spotlight is Cook’s Spice Rack, a family-owned diner in the North end of Springfield. Fred and Donna Cook opened the restaurant 24 years ago as a labor of…


Saturday, May 6, 2023
Catching up with Coffey

Keeping you caught up with issues impacting our state and our community. CONFIDENCE Restoring Confidence in State Government. The culture of corruption plaguing the state of Illinois has eroded the…


Friday, May 5, 2023
How can we restore confidence in state government?

The culture of corruption plaguing the state of Illinois has eroded the confidence of our residents. As we head into the final weeks of the legislative session, we need to…


Thursday, May 4, 2023
Summer reading keeps kids learning

This summer, State Representative Mike Coffey is introducing his summer reading club to help students maintain their reading skills and prevent learning loss that often occurs during summer break from…


Saturday, April 29, 2023
Catching up with Coffey

Keeping you caught up with issues impacting our state and our community. PUBLIC SAFETY Truth in Public Safety Working Group Unveils New Legislation.On Wednesday, the House Republican Truth in Public Safety…


Thursday, April 27, 2023
Rep. Coffey recognizes Blessed Sacrament Volleyball Champions

Rep. Mike Coffey introduced the Blessed Sacrament State Volleyball champions from the floor of the House of Representatives. Earlier in the day he introduced the young women to House Minority…