National Lineman Appreciation Day is a tribute to the men and women who work tirelessly to keep the lights on and communities powered. In Illinois, communities and organizations celebrate this…

Illinois House Kills Bill That Would Have Expanded Resentencing Options for Youth Offenders SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House shot down legislation Thursday that would have allowed some people incarcerated for…

Last week was busy with session and late nights passing legislation in the House. A total of 379 bills passed with 314 Democrat bills and 65 Republican bills. The most…

Coffey’s Bill to Streamline Improvements to Additional Libraries Passes House Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) passed an important bill this week to maximize our state’s important library resources. Rep….

Coffey Urges Less Overregulation Springfield IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) fought back against House Bill 742 in the Financial Institutions and Licensing Committee this week. This bill passed committee with…

Earlier this month, I sat down with Mark Hespen from WICS to discuss the immigration crisis in Illinois and the impact it has on taxpayers. One thing I can say…

ETHICS REFORM House Republicans Call for Anti-Corruption Package. Last week, House Republican lawmakers presented their legislative proposals to once again bring forward an opportunity for ethics reform in the Illinois statehouse….

Autism Awareness Month in April is a special time to recognize and support the autism community. Autism Awareness Month, highlighted by World Autism Day on April 2nd, is a powerful…

The community of Rochester will be hosting another Annual Central Illinois STEM Fair at Rochester High School’s Athletic Complex. Last year’s STEM event was very successful showcasing 80 exhibits with…

BRANDT TOUR I’m taking the initiative to further understand businesses in the 95th District. The mission of “Mike on Main Street” business tours is to hear directly from business owners and…