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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Coffey Sounds Alarm Over Rising Energy Costs

House Republicans warn of summer energy cost crisis, offer solutions to expand energy production capacity. House Republican members of the Illinois House Energy & Environment and Public Utilities Committees held a Capitol…


Friday, September 27, 2024
Rep. Coffey Announces his “Mike on Main Street” Business Tours

Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) is taking the initiative to further understand businesses in the 95th District. His “Mike on Main Street” business tours will start soon, and his…


Friday, March 1, 2024
Rep. Coffey’s Commitment to the 95th District

When I took office, my priority was to help lead Illinois families to a brighter future and my commitment is to do just that. I realize we have many uphill…


Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Coffey joins community to celebrate 163rd anniversary of Lincoln signing the Pacific Railroad Act into law

Yesterday, I joined community leaders and Illinois residents to celebrate the163rd anniversary of President Lincoln signing the Pacific Railroad Act into law. Union Pacific Railroad unveiled a new commemorative locomotive…


Tuesday, July 1, 2025
New Illinois Laws Take Effect July 1

Starting Today, Illinois will usher in several new laws ranging from education requirements to a ban on small single-use plastic bottles in hotels. The state will also implement several new…


Monday, June 30, 2025
Union Pacific to unveil locomotive honoring Abraham Lincoln in Springfield!

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — In honor of its 163rd birthday, Union Pacific Railroad is unveiling a new commemorative locomotive in the hometown of its founder — Abraham Lincoln. Union Pacific…


Monday, June 30, 2025
Chatham Strong Fest Set for July 6th

From News Channel 20 The Village of Chatham is coming together in a powerful way this summer. On Sunday, July 6, the community will gather at Chatham Community Park for…


Friday, June 27, 2025
Delivery Tax In Limbo As Illinois Democrats Reach Deeper Into Your Wallet

Do you ever get things delivered from retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, or even your favorite small business? Whether it’s school supplies, household essentials, groceries, or pizza, delivery has become…


Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Catching Up with Coffey: Lawsuit, SAFE-T Act failure, taxes and more

GENERAL ASSEMBLYIllinois Republicans urge veto of Senate Bill 328, file lawsuit to expose Constitutional Violation.This week, members of the Illinois House and Senate Republican caucuses joined together to call on…


Monday, June 23, 2025
Coffey’s Pet Adoption Event in the 95th District

Thanks to everyone who came out to my Pet Adoption event yesterday! I enjoyed the conversations and I’m happy to see several rescue pets now have new homes! I also…


Friday, June 20, 2025
Rep. Coffey Joins Lawsuit Challenging Democrats’ Unconstitutional Practices

Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) joined Republican members of the Illinois House and Senate in a lawsuit filed in Sangamon County court to enforce the Illinois Constitution’s Third Reading…


Tuesday, June 17, 2025
WATCH: Coffey’s Bill to Improve Library Security in Action

State Representative Mike Coffey filed legislation to maximize our state’s important library resources. Rep. Coffey’s legislation, House Bill 2747, amends the Illinois Library System Act to allocate existing grant funds to…


Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Coffey Statement on FY26 Budget Signed

Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker signed Illinois’ massive $55.2 billion budget: “Illinois’ budget has grown by over $2 billion since I took…