FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) is happy to see his bill, which increases access to college scholarships for children of U.S. military veterans, pass through…

This week has been busy at the Capitol with bills starting to move through the General Assembly. Although I would like to see more Republican bills called to be voted…

I’m very proud to see House Bill 4733 pass the House unanimously, 112-0. I filed this bill to amend the University of Illinois Act. It allows that honorary scholarships may…

This National Work Zone Awareness Week, remember to move over and slow down when approaching work zones. With the summer construction season right around the corner, we all need to…

Last week was busy at the Capitol. Session, committee meetings, and visitors made for an exciting week in Springfield. Here are some photos from last week. I had two Pages…

CRIMINAL LAW Cashless Bail Fails: Six months of diminished public safety. Six months after the full implementation of the cashless bail, and other provisions, of the Illinois SAFE-T Act, Illinois residents…

State Representative Mike Coffey urges Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to reconsider closing the Springfield Regional Processing and Distribution Center by filing House Resolution 691. I filed a House Resolution HR691…

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce receives 5-Stars Accreditation from U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Only 11 chambers of commerce were awarded for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive…

Six months after the full implementation of the cashless bail, and other provisions, of the Illinois SAFE-T Act, Illinois residents are finding themselves anything but safe. House Republicans warned against…

The House was back in session today and I had two Pages with me for the day: Harrison Gray is a Senior at Springfield High School and a student representative…