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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Rep. Coffey Talks About Illinois Minimum Wage with Greg Bishop

This week, I had the opportunity to speak with Greg Bishop from Bishop On Air. We discussed the impact of minimum wage increases in Illinois and how it’s impacting businesses…


Thursday, February 8, 2024
Remembering Ronald Reagan, Illinois’ Native Son and Leader

Illinois native Ronald Wilson Reagan was born in the tiny village of Tampico in Whiteside County in 1911. Mr. Reagan died at the age of 93 in 2004. Reagan is…


Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Republicans Unveil New Legislation to Prevent Mishandling of Human Remains

Rep. Coffey | Rep. Rosenthal | Sen. McCure FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…New legislation has been filed in response to the disturbing story of a Carlinville funeral home that…


Friday, February 2, 2024
Capitol Crimes Podcast: The Trending New Podcast

There is a story behind every piece of legislation introduced in the Illinois General Assembly.  Some stories are light-hearted and some are maddening.  And others, like the horrific murders of…


Friday, February 2, 2024
Regional Leadership Council Meeting in Springfield

I was glad to give an update on this upcoming session to the Regional Leadership Council in Springfield during our meeting. The Regional Leadership Council consists of Mayors and government…


Thursday, February 1, 2024
Rep. Coffey Appointed to Illinois Statewide 9-1-1 Advisory Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) has been appointed to the Statewide 9-1-1 Advisory Board. He will assist other board members with providing recommendations to the…


Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Catching Up with Coffey

Education | Health Care | Immigration | Illinois Heritage EDUCATION Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) adopts literacy plan advanced by the General Assembly. For decades, educators have debated the relative…


Friday, January 26, 2024
Rep. Coffey Hosting Valentines for Veterans Card Drop-Off

Valentines for Veterans This year I’m hosting a Valentines for Veterans program which lets constituents drop-off hand-made cards to my district office so we can deliver them to our local…


Thursday, January 25, 2024
Illinois Sheriffs Refuse to Enforce Gun Ban

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…As the Illinois gun ban continues to be rattled by lawsuits, more law-abiding citizens and sheriffs are taking a stand against the new law. State…


Monday, January 22, 2024
TIPS To Avoid Winter Falls While Shoveling and Navigating Snow

Winter in Illinois can bring about all kinds of unpredictable weather, from extreme cold and wind to blowing snow, snow drifts, and ice. As temperatures rise above and below freezing,…