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Monday, January 27, 2025
National School Choice Week

As parents, we all desire the best for our children, especially when it comes to their education. National School Choice Week (NSCW), observed from January 26 to February 1, 2025,…


Thursday, January 23, 2025
Free showing of ‘Glory’ at Orpheum Theatre in honor of Galesburg soldiers

February 15 at 7 p.m. the Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg will be hosting a free showing of the 1989 film Glory; starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman; about…


Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Illinois’ Budget and Leadership for 2025

Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States yesterday. We look forward to working together with his administration to make our state and nation stronger,…


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…