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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…