Rep. Schmidt’s Outreach Events for Summer 2026
Spring legislative session has ended and now my office is ready to bring constituent services to communities across the 114th District! This summer we will be hosting a Job Fair, Coffee Talk, Shred Event, Tire Recycling Event and more. Stay up to date with my events via Facebook or on my website and be sure to contact my office with any questions!
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Awards Grants to Fire Departments Across St. Clair County
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced the recipients of the 2026 Small Equipment Grant, which included seven awardees from St. Clair County. State Representative Kevin Schmidt said first responders in St. Clair County will benefit greatly from receiving these funds to improve community safety.
“Our first responders go to great lengths to keep our communities safe and I’m happy to see local fire departments, fire protection districts, and EMS programs prioritized,” Schmidt said. “Many fire departments and fire protection districts across the 114th District rely on volunteers, so grants like these are a great way to improve the way they operate and ensure that the first responders are equipped to keep us safe.”
St. Clair County communities receiving funding:
- O’Fallon Fire Department
- Fairview Caseyville Township Fire Protection District
- Village of Sauget
- Prairie Du Pont Fire Department
- Village of Fairmont City
- New Athens Fire Protection District
- Cahokia Volunteer Fire Department
Mobile Office Hours Coming to O’Fallon!
Save the Date! My office is hosting mobile office hours on July 7th in O’Fallon! This is a great opportunity to speak with me in-person about issues that matter the most to you.
Contact my office with any questions prior to the event at 618-215-1050
Free Shred Event Coming to New Athens!
Join State Representative Kevin Schmidt at his FREE paper shred event and food drive! Bring any sensitive documents for shredding and food drive items for us to deliver to a local pantry.
250 America- Passport to Illinois!
This golden year in Illinois, we we proudly celebrate an extraordinary milestone of 250 years since 1776, when the United States Declaration of Independence was adopted. The State of Illinois is home to Abraham Lincoln and beautiful landmarks that have rich history. This year marks a major moment for the whole country, and Illinois has a strong connection to American history…learn more.
This year, I encourage my constituents to take advantage of Illinois America 250, a statewide effort to highlight:
- The Land of Lincoln
- Museums
- Memorials
- Monuments
- Miles of iconic Route 66
- Scenic Byways
- State Forests
- State Parks
From increased tolls to sales tax increases, fee hikes, and now potential property tax increases, Illinois families are seeing costs increase in every direction. I’m committed to working with my colleagues to implement solutions that remove tax burdens from working families and small business owners…read more.
Rep. Schmidt Knows What Illinois Residents Deserve
Throughout the spring legislative session, Democrats repeatedly claimed affordability was their top priority for Illinois families. But when it came time to deliver, they did what Illinois families have come to expect: said one thing and did another.
State Rep. Kevin Schmidt understands Illinois residents deserve better and continues to work to provide relief for seniors and working families struggling with rising costs...learn more.
“We must do more to help Illinois residents keep more money in their pockets. I’m focused on lowering the cost of living by supporting legislation that will help alleviate some of the rising costs we are seeing across the state.“ —State Representative Kevin Schmidt
State Rep. Kevin Schmidt Touts Efforts to Lower Rx Costs
Cahokia Heights, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is highlighting a new law he helped pass that reduces prescription drug costs, increases accountability for pharmacy middlemen, known as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and delivers vital support to both rural and medically underserved pharmacies across the 114th District.
Representative Kevin Schmidt was Co-Sponsor and helped pass the Prescription Drug Affordability Act (Public Act 104-0027), which puts patients first by addressing anti-competitive practices used by PBMs. The law will help reduce prescription drug costs for Illinois families while strengthening and protecting locally owned pharmacies.
“Illinois residents in rural and medically underserved communities in my district depend on local pharmacies for healthcare services,” said Schmidt. “This new law holds pharmacy middlemen accountable and raises funds for grants to help pharmacies stay open and continue serving patients.”
The law establishes a grant program funded through fees on pharmacy benefit managers, which are companies that negotiate prescription drug benefits and often steer patients toward pharmacies they own or control. The grants help pharmacies remain financially stable and continue providing care in rural and underserved communities.
