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Monday, July 7, 2025
UIS to lease space from Horace Mann for economic development work

The University of Illinois Springfield Innovation Center announced it will lease space at Horace Mann’s downtown Springfield campus to expand programs that support economic development in the region. The 2.5-year…


Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Coffey joins community to celebrate 163rd anniversary of Lincoln signing the Pacific Railroad Act into law

Yesterday, I joined community leaders and Illinois residents to celebrate the163rd anniversary of President Lincoln signing the Pacific Railroad Act into law. Union Pacific Railroad unveiled a new commemorative locomotive…


Tuesday, July 1, 2025
New Illinois Laws Take Effect July 1

Starting Today, Illinois will usher in several new laws ranging from education requirements to a ban on small single-use plastic bottles in hotels. The state will also implement several new…


Monday, June 23, 2025
Coffey’s Pet Adoption Event in the 95th District

Thanks to everyone who came out to my Pet Adoption event yesterday! I enjoyed the conversations and I’m happy to see several rescue pets now have new homes! I also…


Friday, June 20, 2025
Rep. Coffey Joins Lawsuit Challenging Democrats’ Unconstitutional Practices

Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) joined Republican members of the Illinois House and Senate in a lawsuit filed in Sangamon County court to enforce the Illinois Constitution’s Third Reading…


Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Coffey Statement on FY26 Budget Signed

Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker signed Illinois’ massive $55.2 billion budget: “Illinois’ budget has grown by over $2 billion since I took…


Friday, June 13, 2025
Democrats’ New $100 Million ‘Trump-Proofing Fund’ Included in Budget

The FY 2026 budget passed by Democrats gives Governor Pritzker unprecedented spending power, including a $100 million slush fund ‘just in case’ the federal government withholds funding from other programs….


Monday, June 9, 2025
Water Safety Tips for Parents

Water activities bring joy and adventure, but they also come with risks, especially for young children. Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death for children, and even moments of inattention…


Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Massive Budget | More Taxes | More Spending

Breaking Down the Budget BUDGET/TAXES Democrats Pass $55.2 Billion Budget Another year, another budget, and another round of tax hikes on working families. Just before midnight on the last day…


Saturday, May 31, 2025
WATCH: Coffey Slams Democrats Over Expanding Sangamon County Township

Tonight, State Representative Mike Coffey slammed Democrats over their efforts to expand Sangamon County Township. SB634 would expand government workers in the Capital Township of Sangamon County, despite opposition from…