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State Representative Mike Coffey: 'CWLP will be hiring Linemen and Substation Electrician Apprentices in early 2025'

State Representative Mike Coffey addressed the topic of electrician apprenticeships in a Facebook post dated December 8.

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 10, 2024

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Rep. Mike Coffey said “70% of patients who seek care in the emergency rooms could be served quicker’

Representative Coffey announced the opening of a new medical facility in January through a Facebook post.

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 5, 2024

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Rep. Mike Coffey: 'Rochester Elementary School 2-3 has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Elementary Schools for 2025!'

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 21, 2024

State Representative Mike Coffey praised the achievements of Rochester Elementary School in a Facebook post dated November 14, stating, "Rochester Elementary School 2-3 has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Elementary Schools for...

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State Senator Sally Turner: 'It’s exciting to see such investments in education!!'

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 11, 2024

State Senator Sally Turner recently visited Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly remodeled student services facilities in Menard Hall. In an October 9 Facebook post, she said, "I had the honor of attending the LLCC ribbon cutting ceremony to open the newly remodeled student services facilities in Menard Hall."

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State Senator Sally Turner: 'October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month'

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 2, 2024

State Senator Sally Turner raised awareness of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, stating, "Early detection saves livesac, so make your health a priority this month," in an October 1 Facebook post.

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Congresswoman Mary Miller: 'Kamala Harris and Joe Biden have put your family’s safety LAST!'

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 3, 2024

U.S. Representative Mary Miller shared information about a Jordanian migrant who attempted to access a military installation, stating, "Kamala Harris and Joe Biden have put your family’s safety LAST!" She made the statement in an August 28 Facebook post.

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House District 96 candidate Smith on DNC pro-Hamas protests: ‘The Democrat political class has a responsibility to condemn these actions unequivocally’

By Macon Reporter reports | 4 months ago

House District 96 candidate Lisa Smith has strongly criticized the recent pro-Palestinian protests at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters in Chicago.

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Sen. Steve McClure: 'Congratulations to the Decatur Park District on their 100th Anniversary!'

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 9, 2024

Senator Steve McClure highlighted the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Decatur Park District, saying, "I presented them a certificate from the Senate at their fantastic Wings and Wheels event on Saturday."

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State Rep. Mike Coffey: 'Property tax relief is needed now, not tomorrow, and especially for senior citizens in the community'

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 1, 2024

State Representative Mike Coffey has expressed concern over the cost of property taxes, stating, "I support House Bill 1274 that would increase senior citizens homestead exemption from $5,000 to $8,000." He made this statement in a July 30 Facebook post.

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Rep. Mike Coffey: 'Illinois has an abundant amount of resources for individuals who want to learn a trade'

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 17, 2024

Rep. Mike Coffey highlighted the opportunities available to Illinois residents through apprenticeship programs, stating, "apprenticeship programs are fantastic options that allow people to learn on-the-job training for great paying jobs in the workforce." He made this statement in a July 12 Facebook post.

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Rep. MIke Coffey: 'It's imperative we make Illinois a more business-friendly state'

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 9, 2024

State Representative Mike Coffey stated that in order to "stay competitive and grow opportunities for our residents," it is imperative that Illinois become more business-friendly. He argued that taxes and regulations are causing businesses to leave the state. Coffey made this statement in a July 2 Facebook post.

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Rep. Budzinski votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (IL-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

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Rep. Budzinski votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 3, 2024

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (IL-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

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Rep. Budzinski votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By Sangamon Sun | May 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

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How did Central NE City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 007 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 19, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 124 voters in Central NE City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 007 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central N City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 024

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 19, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 321 voters in Central N City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 024 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 058

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 19, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 235 voters in Central City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 058 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Western City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 085

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 18, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 576 voters in Western City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 085 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Who voted in Central NE City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 013 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 18, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 168 voters in Central NE City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 013 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How did Central City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 019 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 18, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 254 voters in Central City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 019 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.