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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Keeping you caught up with issues impacting our state and our community. BUDGET Illinois borrows from Wall Street.  Illinois is selling $2.45 billion in general obligation (GO) bonds in an…