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Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Donate Extra Garden Harvest to Food Pantries

Families maintain and grow a number of fruits and vegetables in their own gardens in Illinois, and in many cases they produce more food than what they can consume. Once…


Monday, July 7, 2025
Property Tax Appeal Seminar Set For July 9 in Smithton

Join State Rep. Kevin Schmidt for his Property Tax Appeal Seminar in Smithton on July 9th. The purpose of this free event is to help homeowners better understand the process…


Friday, July 4, 2025
Schmidt’s Spotlight: New Laws and Prescription Drug Costs Lowered

New Illinois Laws in Illinois Illinois will usher in several new laws ranging from education requirements to a ban on small single-use plastic bottles in hotels. The state will also…


Thursday, July 3, 2025
SIGNED INTO LAW: Schmidt Co-Sponsored Prescription Drug Affordability Act

I co-sponsored legislation that lowers the cost for prescription drugs because Illinois families deserve it. HB1697 will lower the cost of prescription drugs and will help keep the doors open…


Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Schmidt Joins Local Churches to Help Stock Food Pantries in the 114th District

Members of First Baptist Church of Dupo, Sacred Heart, Christ UCC, and Apostolic do great work for the community and help stock needed items for local food pantries! I’m also…


Monday, June 30, 2025
New Illinois Laws Take Effect July 1

Illinois will usher in several new laws ranging from education requirements to a ban on small single-use plastic bottles in hotels. The state will also implement several new tax increases…


Friday, June 27, 2025
Schmidt’s Spotlight: District News and More Taxes Coming Soon

Governor JB Pritzker signed into law the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the State of Illinois. The budget passed by Democratic legislators and signed by Gov. Pritzker will spend $55.2…


Thursday, June 26, 2025
Rep. Kevin Schmidt Names St. Clair & Elite Chiropractic for His “Business of the Month”

Rep. Kevin Schmidt Names St. Clair & Elite Chiropractic for His “Business of the Month” Mascoutah, IL…After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is…


Wednesday, June 25, 2025
375th Air Mobility Wing

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. —   This week, Col. John D. Poole, 375th Air Mobility Command commander, conducted his final or “fini” flight as commander of the 375th Air…


Monday, June 23, 2025
Schmidt’s Shred Event in Lebanon

It was hot this weekend but we had a lot of people who attended my Shred Event in Lebanon! I enjoyed chatting with everyone as they dropped off documents to…