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Monday, May 19, 2025
Budget Deadline 9 Days Out and Democrats Propose Tax Hikes…again

We are back in Springfield tomorrow as we begin the final two weeks of the spring legislative session. We only have nine scheduled session days left before our May 31…


Friday, May 16, 2025
Democrats are in stealth mode trying to pass massive tax increase 

Illinois Democrats are working to expand sales tax across a variety of services that Illinois residents rely on, sometimes on a weekly basis. The notion of charging a service tax…


Friday, May 9, 2025
Rep. Mike Coffey Issues Statement Following Reports of Energy Rate Spikes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE       May 9, 2025  CONTACT: Rep. Mike Coffey | 217-782-0053 [email protected]   Rep. Mike Coffey Issues Statement Following Reports of Energy Rate Spikes Springfield, IL…The new Midcontinent Independent System…


Monday, May 5, 2025
Coffey Interviews with Robert Ferriell from CACC in Springfield

Last week, I sat down with Robert Ferriell from Capital Area Career Center (CACC) to discuss legislative updates, my background, and what I would like to see Illinois do to…


Thursday, May 1, 2025
Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Digital Life

With Spring ushering in a time of revitalization and new beginnings, now is the perfect time to refresh not only your home, but your digital life as well. In a…


Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Remembering the Lives Lost in Chatham

As many of you know, tragedy unfolded in the community of Chatham yesterday afternoon with four innocent lives being taken from us. Around 3:30 p.m. a vehicle drove off the…


Monday, April 28, 2025
Coffey Urges Illinois Democrats to Buckle Down on State Issues

State Representative Mike Coffey sat down with Patrick Pfingsten from WMAY to discuss what legislators need to do to fix the pension crisis, expand business opportunities, and pass a balanced…


Thursday, April 24, 2025
Springfield’s New Flagship DMV Center

The Secretary of State’s office is set to open its new Springfield Flagship Center, aiming to enhance the DMV experience and expand services for Central Illinois residents. Located at 2701…


Friday, April 18, 2025
National Lineman Appreciation Day- 4/18/25

National Lineman Appreciation Day is a tribute to the men and women who work tirelessly to keep the lights on and communities powered. In Illinois, communities and organizations celebrate this…


Thursday, April 17, 2025
IL House Democrats Vote Against Controversial Criminal Justice Reform

Illinois House Kills Bill That Would Have Expanded Resentencing Options for Youth Offenders SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House shot down legislation Thursday that would have allowed some people incarcerated for…