The Summer Reading Program for Kids was a success and they enjoyed the pizza party! Rep. Coffey believes reading is a vital skill to learn early on in education. This…

Springfield, IL… Cash bail ends September 18th and will be the last day the State of Illinois requires criminals to post bail for a crime they committed. State Representative Mike…

Today, I had the pleasure to meet with local school superintendents at Capital Area Career Center. Our meeting was focused around ongoing concerns about teacher shortages, quality education, and regulations…

Springfield, Illinois –  State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) invited top local law enforcement officials to have an open dialog about legislation that will protect families in the 95th District and…

American lives would forever be changed after September 11, 2001. It’s been 22 years since the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers were attacked by terrorists in the deadliest attack on…

Springfield, IL… Today, State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) joined Community College Presidents and Trustees to discuss the importance of college education and how it impacts the local economy and businesses….

JOBS Illinois supplements its overall July 4.5% unemployment report with report on metro areas. The follow-up July report breaks out Illinois’ joblessness numbers with numbers from 14 key metro areas…

Make Your Voice Heard There are many policy issues that legislators must consider each year that impact veterans. I would be honored to hear from local veterans and active military…

After months-long discussions with stakeholders, including crime victim advocates and law enforcement professionals, our Truth in Public Safety (TIPS) working group introduced measures in the form of legislation that focus on three…

CRIMINAL LAW Organized retail theft an increasing threat to Illinois bricks-and-mortar retailers. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates the cost of Illinois retail theft at more than $4 billion per year….