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Thursday, February 9, 2023
The arrival of state government in Springfield

Barely a year after statehood, Illinois’ new state government abandoned its original riverfront capital city of Kaskaskia and moved northeast to higher ground in Vandalia. It proved to be a wise choice:…


Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Coffey to Serve on Six House Committees, Including State Government

State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) this week was assigned to serve on six House Legislative Committees: Veterans’ Affairs, Public Utilities, State Government, Housing, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and IT, and Public…


Monday, January 30, 2023
How to File a Witness Slip

Witness slips are a vital piece of the legislative process. Before a bill is heard in committee, the chairperson will read who has submitted witness slips and whether they support…


Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Restaurateur Coffey Takes Oath of Office as Springfield State Representative

State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) was officially inaugurated into the 103rd General Assembly today. Coffey joined 117 other members of the 103rd Illinois House of Representatives who were sworn in…