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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
State Rep. Kevin Schmidt Says Cutting Funds to Local Municipalities and Counties is a Bad Idea

SPRINGFIELD, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is raising concerns over a proposal from Governor JB Pritzker to keep the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) share rate flat at 6.23% for…


Thursday, April 16, 2026
Rep. Schmidt Issues Statement After His Military Bill Passed the House

Springfield, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt’s (R-Millstadt) legislation to honor Illinois veterans and service members passed the House unanimously. House Bill 4385 now advances to the Senate for further consideration. Schmidt filed…


Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Rep. Schmidt’s ‘Business of The Month’ Highlights Mascoutah Community Lanes Bowling Alley

Rep. Schmidt’s ‘Business of The Month’ Highlights Mascoutah Community Lanes Bowling Alley Mascoutah, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has recognized Mascoutah Community Lanes as his March ‘Business of The Month.’…


Thursday, April 2, 2026
Schmidt Moves Forward in Effort to Improve Community Pharmacies

Schmidt Moves Forward in Effort to Improve Community Pharmacies Springfield, IL…State Representatives Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) says his bill, House Bill 4243, will improve working conditions for pharmacies across Illinois and…


Thursday, March 26, 2026
Schmidt, Schweizer Hold Press Conference to Talk About Kindergarten Requirement

Schmidt, Schweizer Hold Press Conference to Talk About Kindergarten Requirement SPRINGFIELD, IL…State Representatives Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) and Brandun Schweizer (R-Danville) held a press conference today, alongside Principal Darla Wall from…


Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Rep. Kevin Schmidt Donates his March Pay Raise to The CESNA Food Pantry

Rep. Kevin Schmidt Donates his March Pay Raise to The CESNA Food Pantry New Athens, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has been donating his legislative pay raise to different local…


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rep. Kevin Schmidt Issues Budget React Statement

Rep. Kevin Schmidt Issues Budget React Statement Springfield, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) released the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State and Budget…


Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Rep. Schmidt Donates Pay Raise to the Freeburg Food and Clothing Bank

Rep. Schmidt Donates Pay Raise to the Freeburg Food and Clothing Bank Freeburg, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has pledged to donate the legislative pay raise he voted against to different…


Monday, February 16, 2026
Rep. Kevin Schmidt Names Hoffen Funeral Home for His “Business of the Month”

Millstadt, IL…After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has chosen Hoffen Funeral Home in Millstadt for his “Business of the Month.” With decades of…


Monday, January 26, 2026
Rep. Schmidt’s ‘Business of The Month’ Highlights Cut Color & Create in Freeburg

Rep. Schmidt’s ‘Business of The Month’ Highlights Cut Color & Create in Freeburg Freeburg, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has named a local salon, Cut Color & Create, as his…