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Friday, November 3, 2023
ISP Hosting Firearms Ban and Endorsement Affidavit Rules Hearings

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is scheduled to conduct three public hearings on permanent rules to continue to move forward on the implementation of the Protect Illinois Communities Act in early November….


Monday, October 30, 2023
Catching Up with Coffey

GENERAL ASSEMBLY The first week of Veto Session concludes in the Illinois House. After the first week of veto session in the Illinois House concluded Wednesday afternoon, there are still a number…


Thursday, October 26, 2023
AT&T’s ‘Ghosts of the Library’ Holavision Show a top Springfield Attraction

“Ghosts of the Library,” presented by AT&T, is a high-tech immersive exhibition at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library in downtown Springfield. The purpose for this exhibition, which debuted…


Monday, October 23, 2023
SAFE-T Act Exacerbates Public Defender Shortage in Illinois

The controversial abolishment of cash bail in Illinois is having far-reaching affects already, with the majority of Illinois’ 102 counties facing disparate resource challenges. By law (which hasn’t been updated…


Friday, October 20, 2023
I had the privilege of speaking with Leadership Springfield

I had the privilege of speaking to Leadership Springfield with some of my colleagues from the General Assembly this week. This is a great program where participants gain leadership skills…


Thursday, October 19, 2023
My Tour at Sparc Work Center

One of the best parts of my job is getting to meet incredible people. Today State Representative Wayne Rosenthal and I toured the Sparc Work Center. We were able to…


Tuesday, October 17, 2023
BACK The BADGE: Support our Law Enforcement

BACK THE BADGE PETITION The brave men and women of law enforcement are under attack by politicians who choose “Soft-On-Crime” policies over Public Safety. Please sign my petition to let…


Friday, October 13, 2023
Happy Birthday to Our U.S. Navy

October 13, 1775 Continental Congress established a resolution to adopt the U.S. Navy. According to the Naval History and Heritage Command– ““a swift sailing vessel, to carry ten carriage guns,…


Thursday, October 12, 2023
National Farmer’s Day

National Farmer’s Day is a special day set aside to appreciate the hardworking men and women who feed and fuel our communities. Thank you to farmers and ranchers who plow,…


Thursday, October 12, 2023
Rep. Coffey Celebrates Illinois Manufacturing Month

The month of October is Illinois Manufacturing Month and Rep. Coffey enjoyed celebrating this important highlight of manufacturing jobs in the 95th District and across Illinois. Mel-O-Cream Donuts International was…