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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Coffey Releases Statement After Sean Grayson Sentencing

Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) issued the following statement after Sean Grayson appeared in Sangamon County court and was sentenced to twenty years in prison. “After today’s sentencing of…


Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Lincoln Library Celebrates 140 Years of Stories, Learning, and Community

Springfield, Ill. (WICS) — Lincoln Library invites the community to celebrate a major milestone on Monday, February 2nd — the 140th birthday of Springfield’s public library! The celebration will take place…


Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Affordability, Budget, First Week of Session & More

Prioritizing Affordability House Republicans Prioritize Affordability for Illinois Families. As legislative session resumed in the Illinois House last week, House Republican lawmakers held a press conference in the Capitol to talk about their…


Friday, January 23, 2026
We Must Commit To Lowering The Cost of Living in Illinois

During remarks earlier this month at the City Club of Chicago, Speaker Welch claimed that Democrats are working to bring down the cost of living. That statement is difficult to…


Thursday, January 22, 2026
State Rep. Coffey Joins Sheriff Paula Crouch and State’s Attorney John Milhiser to Raise Concerns on SAFE-T Act

Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) held a press conference with Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch and State’s Attorney John Milhiser to highlight the ways the SAFE-T Act is negatively affecting…


Friday, January 9, 2026
Rep. Mike Coffey Issues Statement Following  Energy Bill Signed into Law

Rep. Mike Coffey Issues Statement Following  Energy Bill Signed into Law Springfield, IL…Yesterday, Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 25 into law, a controversial energy bill expected to raise rates…


Thursday, January 8, 2026
Energy bill opponents say increases rates by $8 billion signed into law

Democrats always talk about how they deliver, and they certainly did with billions in new tax hikes for working families after Senate Bill 25 was signed into law today. We…


Wednesday, January 7, 2026
WATCH: Coffey Joins Sangamon County Leaders to Discuss Issues with the SAFE-T Act

The SAFE-T Act has been across headlines for the law’s ineffectiveness to keep communities safe. State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) met with Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch and Sangamon County…


Monday, December 22, 2025
Improving Public Safety Begins with Repealing The SAFE-T Act

Improving public safety for everyone in Illinois is a top priority State Representative Mike Coffey. Unfortunately, the majority party continues to back legislation that puts innocent people at risk while…


Thursday, December 18, 2025
State Rep. Mike Coffey Responds to Growing Concerns about Illinois’ Energy

State Rep. Mike Coffey Responds to Growing Concerns about Illinois’ Energy Three State Agencies Warns of Electricity Shortages Springfield, IL…A new study by three state agencies sounds the alarm about…