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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Rep. Coffey Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on SAFE-T ACT

Today the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that abolishing cash bail for criminals is constitutional. This dangerous action does not make residents safer, in fact, it will instill fear throughout the…


Friday, July 14, 2023
Rep. Coffey supports HB2094 that protects homeowners from fraud

Rep. Coffey supports (HB2094) that protects homeowners from deceptive mortgage marketing practices. This bill cracks down on bad actors who take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners, specifically those new to the…


Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Biden Biodiesel Quotas a Blow to ADM and others

The Biden administration has once again dealt a blow to Illinois-based Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) and similar agricultural companies with the recent announcement of increased quotas of biodiesel fuel….


Monday, July 10, 2023
Rep. Coffey on IDOT’s Multi-Year Highway Improvement Plan

The Illinois transportation system represents an enormous investment to the state of Illinois. The preservation and expansion of infrastructure across the state is a high priority. IDOT is committed to…


Friday, July 7, 2023
Catching up with Coffey

Taxes Illinois taxes on groceries, gas increase on Saturday. Starting July 1st, Illinois residents will begin to pay more on basic necessities such as gasoline and groceries. Last year, Gov….


Monday, July 3, 2023
The Celebration of Independence Day

As we celebrate Independence Day this year with our family and friends, let’s not forget how we gained our independence as the United States. The Fourth of July has been…


Friday, June 30, 2023
Coffey Addresses Storm Aftermath

State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) addresses the damage from the storm that devastated Central Illinois. “The storm that swept through Sangamon County and the surrounding areas yesterday was devastating to…


Friday, June 30, 2023
Storm aftermath updates

Information for those impacted by yesterday’s storms in Sangamon County. Officials are warning residents not to attempt to clear trees or other debris from power lines and all lines should…


Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Health Insurance for Undocumented Immigrants Now Restricted

Governor JB Pritzker acted to restrict a Medicaid-style program to provide health coverage to undocumented immigrants. The program was initially created in 2020 to cover those immigrants 65 and older…


Monday, June 26, 2023
Small Businesses in Illinois continue to face challenges with Franchise Tax

Small businesses in Illinois face numerous financial challenges, including having to pay an annual franchise tax. The franchise tax is actually three separate taxes, all based on paid-in capital. Paid-in…