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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
SAFE-T Act Quickly Crippling County Budgets

When the SAFE-T Act was passed last year, proponents hailed the new law as a mile-stone achievement. They argued that mandating a cash bail for committing a crime was unfair…


Friday, March 15, 2024
Rep. Coffey Files Legislation to Improve Professional Licensure

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…The professional licensure system has been a major issue for professionals who need a professional license to work in Illinois. The state has failed to…


Friday, March 15, 2024
Photo Gallery of Session This Week

Here are a few photos from this week at the Capitol.


Thursday, March 14, 2024
House Republicans Fighting to Protect Human Trafficking Victims

Protecting victims of human trafficking is a top priority for Illinois House Republicans during the Spring 2024 Session. The Caucus is fighting this epidemic head-on with a robust bill package…


Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Catching Up with Coffey

DISABILITY SERVICES | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | BUDGET | JOBS DISABILITY SERVICES Rep. Meier, GOP Legislators Continue to Protect Jobs for Workers with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. At a press conference held in…


Friday, March 8, 2024
Rep. Coffey’s Week in the Capital City

This week was very busy with session, a press conference, the Emerging Women Leaders Event, committee meetings and speaking to constituents about their concerns. “Currently, the individuals with disabilities enjoy…


Thursday, March 7, 2024
Rep. Coffey Wants to Protect Workers with Disabilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…Legislation pending in the House of Representatives (HB 793), would have a negative impact on 14(c) workshops across the state of Illinois if passed through…


Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Emerging Women Leaders Event in Springfield

Yesterday, Republican members welcomed guests from across Illinois to the Emerging Women Leaders Event in Springfield. This was a great day filled with learning and networking opportunities for women who…


Monday, March 4, 2024
Republicans Working to Keep California Emission Standards out of Illinois

Illinois House Republicans and thousands of concerned Illinois residents are working as part of statewide and local grassroots efforts to keep strict California Emission Standards from being enacted by the…


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…