October Mobile Office Hours
State Representative Kevin Schmidt will be hosting his Mobile Office Hours Events and he wants you to join! This is a great opportunity to discuss state legislature and what you would like to see from legislators in Illinois.
Governor Pritzker has a growing list of blunders
Since August 3rd, Pritzker has racked up a streak of failures:
● He welcomed Texas Democrats protesting redistricting, only to showcase Illinois, home to the most gerrymandered map in the nation.
● When pressed about gerrymandered maps, his flippant response was, “We let kindergartners draw them.”
● He signed SB 328, that will unleash a tidal wave of frivolous lawsuits that will hurt Illinois businesses.
● He signed HB 3125, allowing illegal immigrants to become driving instructors.
● He signed HB 460, giving illegal immigrants taxpayer-funded college aid while hardworking Illinois students are left behind.
● The Governor claimed his policies have made Illinois safer, but his record tells another story.
● After more than 50 people were shot over Labor Day weekend, he brushed it off, saying, “Look, big cities have crime.”
● His record on crime is so weak that even MSNBC called him out along with a Democratic Alderman in Chicago.
● He staged political theater by chastising the National Guard, yet had no problem deploying them for his liberal allies at the 2024 DNC.
● Meanwhile, the Illinois State Board of Education lowered academic standards, making students seem more proficient, despite the fact that in 2024 only 41% of 3rd–8th graders could read at grade level.
Blunder after blunder, Governor Pritzker has shown he can’t get his administration or his policies in order, and Illinois families are paying the price.
United States Army Corps of Engineers
Today, I traveled to the SIUE East St. Louis Center for a community event to discuss the issues with stormwater and wastewater infrastructure in the Metro East region. State, municipal, and federal partners engaged in conversations about finding collaborative solutions to repair infrastructure in communities that need it the most.
Colonel Andy J. Pannier has assumed duties as the 55th Commander of the St. Louis District since July 21, 2023. He previously served as the deputy commander of the Mississippi Valley Division where he also served as secretary of the Mississippi River Commission.
Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois (ABDI)
I was happy to to join the Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois (ABDI) yesterday for a distributorship tour. It was an honor to celebrate Matt Brown, of Grey Eagle Distributors in Belleville, receiving the “Key Distributor Member Award.”
Grey Eagle Distributors provide services to a great deal of the Metro East area. They also distribute snacks from Schubert’s Smokehouse in Millstadt.
Congratulations Matt Brown and the whole Grey Eagle team!
Property Taxes
Decades of poor public policy has led to Illinoisans paying the highest property tax rates in the nation. Our residents can’t afford it. Illinois needs structural reform today.
Illinois Property Tax Crisis: High Bills, Harsh Penalties
Remembering 911
Patriot Day is a dignified occasion to remember the lives lost in the terror attack on September 11, 2001.
It’s also a day to honor the courage of first responders and the resilience of communities across the nation.
Remembering Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk was assassinated for free speech, one of the most powerful rights we have in America. The senseless act of violence is frightening and we must come together and respect one another even if we have opposing viewpoints. No life should be taken over a difference in opinions.
My prayers are with his family and friends as they grieve. May we all work toward a world with less hate and more understanding.
Job Fair
Join Rep. Schmidt for a free jobs fair on Thursday, November 6 from 9am-noon at the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus Multipurpose Room, Building D, located at 601 James Thompson Blvd. in East St. Louis.
This is the perfect opportunity for individuals looking for work, so be sure to bring your resume and be prepared to interview with hiring managers!
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week | September 14-20
Truck drivers keep our nation moving by delivering the goods we depend on every day. They work long hours and often face challenging conditions to ensure our shelves are stocked. We recognize their dedication and the critical role they play in our economy.
Thank you to all truck drivers for your continued hard work!
