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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…


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…