Illinois Democrats’ Latest Tax Hike Proposal Fails to Advance
House Republicans stood united against Illinois Democrats’ latest income tax hike proposal that would have opened the door to even more tax increases on Illinois families and job creators.
Just recently, the IRS released new data showing Illinois lost a staggering $6 BILLION in income in one year from people moving to other states. Continued tax hikes without spending reform will never solve Illinois’ fiscal problems. Our residents need relief now from the burdens of fiscal mismanagement by the Pritzker administration.
House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 21 would amend the Illinois Constitution to impose an additional 3% income tax on income over $1 million. Democrats claim the revenue would be split, with 50% going to property tax relief and 50% to school funding…continue reading.
2026 Legislative Survey
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District 114 is full of State Champions!
State Win for Dane Olmstead! Congratulations on earning State Champ status for winning the 215 lb weight class wrestling title!
Shout out to the 2026 Smithton Girls Basketball State Champions! Congratulations to the standout student-bowler for the Smithton Cougars, Annmarie Duff!!
Rep. Schmidt to Host Tire Recycling and Food Drive Event in Smithton
“The purpose of this event is to give my constituents a way to recycle their old tires while also collecting food for our community,” Schmidt said. “Safely disposing old tires reduces landfill waste and creates useful products that can be used to serve other purposes.”
When: Saturday May 9 from 9:00 AM- 11:00AM
Where: Smithton Community Park
Address: 65 Memorial Drive, Smithton, IL 62285
What to expect: Drive up with your tires and our team will unload what you have and load it into the recycling truck.
For more information, please contact Rep. Schmidt’s office at (618)-215-1050
Museum Resource Card Reservation
Individuals living in the 114th District can request the use of a FREE Museum Card through my office!
For details and to reserve your free pass, visit this link or contact my district office at 618-215-1050.
Rep. Schmidt Donates Pay Raise to Mascoutah Food Pantry & Concerned Christians
Mascoutah, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has pledged to donate the legislative pay raise he voted against to local organizations across the 114th District to help families in need. For the month of April, he donated essential food items, including sugar, brown sugar, cooking oil, and egg noodles, to the Mascoutah Food Pantry & Concerned Christians.
“Helping the community is a priority of mine, and I’m proud to support local food pantries that serve families in need,” said Schmidt. “When communities come together to support one another, it makes a real difference.”
The Mascoutah Food Pantry is operated by Concerned Christians, a coalition of local churches that work together to provide food assistance and emergency services to families in Mascoutah and the surrounding area.
The pantry is located at 17 West Main Street in Mascoutah and offers a convenient drop-off box on the north side of the building for donations.
Visit Rep. Schmidt’s website to learn more about food pantries:
https://repschmidt.com/in-need-of-assistance-find-a-food-pantry-in-your-area/
Back The Badge and Repeal the SAFE-T Act
House Republicans have long warned about the SAFE-T Act, and the consequences are becoming deadly. The latest example is the Chicago police officer who was killed by a dangerous criminal. We cannot ignore this crisis any longer.
Chicago Police Officer Killed in Hospital Shooting Identified, Second Officer in Critical Condition
House Republicans are stepping up to demand fixes to this failed policy before the next tragedy happens.
Should changes be made to the SAFE-T Act? GOP leaders think so
Golden Apple Foundation Finalist!
I want to congratulate Joshua Veath from Mascoutah and Meonshai Houston from East St. Louis, on their recognition from the Golden Apple Foundation. Your commitment to teaching our next generation of students the skills they need to succeed is noticed, and my office is happy to present the both you with an official Certificate of Recognition from the Illinois House of Representatives!
Representative Kevin Schmidt represents the 114th District, which includes a portion of St. Clair County.
For more information, please contact Rep. Schmidt’s office at (618)-215-1050
