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Thursday, January 16, 2025
Coffey Cosponsors Legislation that Benefits Senior Citizen Drivers

Coffey Cosponsors Legislation that Benefits Senior Citizen Drivers Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) joined lawmakers in support of raising the age for mandatory road tests to 87 for senior…


Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Illinois Joining Forces Support Veterans in Our Communities

Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) was launched in 2012 through an inter-governmental agreement between the Illinois Departments of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) and Military Affairs (IDMA) as a statewide, public-private network of…


Friday, January 10, 2025
House Rules renewed for two more years

The little-known Rules that control the legislative process in Illinois were voted on yesterday in the Illinois House of Representatives.  Adopting a set of procedural rules to govern the House…


Friday, January 10, 2025
Coffey’s Statement on House Rules for 104th General Assembly

Coffey’s Statement on House Rules for 104th General Assembly Springfield, IL…Yesterday, The Illinois House of Representatives adopted new House Rules for the 104th General Assembly. State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield)…


Thursday, January 9, 2025
Today We Celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Today on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we celebrate and honor the brave men and women who are committed to keeping our communities safe. I want to thank law enforcement officers…


Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Rep. Coffey Honored to Join the New 104th General Assembly

Rep. Coffey Honored to Join the New 104th General Assembly Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) is honored to be sworn into the new 104th General Assembly and continue his…


Monday, January 6, 2025
Pulling back the curtain – The human equation

The actions of the Illinois state legislature affect many facets of your life from the taxes you pay, the highways you drive, the schools that educate your children to the…


Thursday, January 2, 2025
Repercussions from Lame Duck Sessions

In the final minutes of the Illinois House of Representatives’ 2024 Veto Session, House Republican Floor Leader Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) called for a vote to end Veto Session, and the…


Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Here’s to a New Year filled with joy, peace, and purpose

As the clock counts down and the final moments of the year fade away, we find ourselves at the edge of something new. New Year’s Eve is a celebration, but…


Tuesday, December 31, 2024
It’s Been an Honor Representing the 95th District

As we wrap up 2024, I’m reflecting back on representing the 95th District and how honored I am to serve as your State Representative in Illinois. It has been a…