This week was busy in Springfield with session, committee meetings, office visits, and working with legislators to improve the State of Illinois. Session Office Visits Thank you to the homeschool…

House Bill 2813 creates the 72-Hour Budget Review Act which prohibits a hearing or vote on any appropriation bill or revenue bill for at least 72 hours after the bill…

America’s National Anthem Throughout the United States’ storied history, many iconic symbols serve as incredible reminders of our nation’s past, though few represent its unbreakable spirit quite as profoundly as…

Coffey’s Legislation Strengthens the Republicans “Relief for Working Families” Legislative Package Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) is an advocate of skilled trade workers in Illinois and is taking action…

State Budget Pritzker proposes the largest budget in state history. Last year after the budget address, we reported Governor Pritzker had proposed the largest budget in the state’s history. This year, he has…

Illinois House Republicans, including myself, have three main priorities for the FY26 State Budget. 1. Economic Growth (through reform and good policy).2. Reducing Costs (agency efficiencies, doge, structural reform).3. No…

Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) released the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State and Budget Address to the General Assembly today: “Today,…

Presidents Day Presidents Day is a day of recognition set aside for remembering the lineage of elected officials who have boldly led our nation. While Presidents Day is celebrated all…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        February 16, 2025  CONTACT: Rep. Mike Coffey | 217-782-0053 coffey@ilhousegop.org   Coffey Legislation Expands Military Recruitment Events in High Schools Springfield, IL….State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) filed…

Illinois Ethics Reform The culture of corruption plaguing the state of Illinois has eroded the confidence of our residents. The tradition created by Democrats, gives the current Speaker ultimate power…