Election Day Tuesday is Election Day and will be the last day for voters to cast their ballots for the 2024 General Election. Voters will be voting for candidates running…

Family Literacy Day In 1994, Congress issued Joint Resolution 413 declaring November 1st Family Literacy Day. This day is observed every year to raise awareness about the importance of family…

Coffey Fights to Cut Taxes In Illinois, certain politicians forget that the money they are spending comes directly from the wallets of hard-working families. During Spring session, Democrats in the…

Honoring Our Heroes Every year on October 28th, we come together as a nation to recognize and celebrate the brave men and women who stand on the front lines during…

Yesterday I had graduates from the University of Illinois stop by my office for a meet and greet! It was a great opportunity to learn about their ambitions and share…

IMMIGRATION The national debate on immigration continues to intensify, and California’s recent proposal to offer housing assistance to undocumented immigrants has placed even more attention on how states handle the…

National School Bus Safety Week This October 21-25, we’re recognizing National School Bus Safety Week, a time to shine a spotlight on school bus safety and the role each of…

MIKE ON MAIN STREET I want to thank Jennifer Wagner, Jeff Dillman, and the team from MASCO Packaging & Industrial Supply for allowing me to visit your business! Since 1995,…

BUDGET Illinois will issue up to $1.7 billion of GO bonds this month. Illinois will sell up to $1.1 billion of general obligation refunding bonds and $600 million of taxable and…

MIKE ON MAIN STREET This morning, I toured Selvaggio Steel, Inc. in Springfield to see how the company helps influence the local steel industry. Since 1957, this family-owned steel shop…