Grain bin rescue tube contest  Rural fire fighters are often the first and only line of defense when someone becomes helplessly trapped in grain. Unfortunately, many fire departments lack the…

This past week has been busy in Springfield with session, press conferences, and working with constituents. I’m working hard to fight for what is best for 114th District and supporting…

Smithton, IL…When State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) took office, he vowed to donate his legislative pay raise to local food banks and charity organization in the 114th District. Last week,…

BUDGET Pritzker proposes the largest budget in state history. Last year after the budget address, we reported Governor Pritzker had proposed the largest budget in the state’s history. This year, he has outdone…

Last year after the budget address, we reported Governor Pritzker had proposed the largest budget in the state’s history. This year, he has outdone himself – breaking last year’s record. During his…

After Governor Pritzker delivered his Budget & State of The State Address, I realized that Democrat priorities are out-of-touch from what Illinois residents want, and deserve. I want to see…

Presidents Day is a day of recognition set aside for remembering the lineage of elected officials who have boldly led our nation. While Presidents Day is celebrated all across the…

Thank you everyone in the 114th District who helped make Valentine’s Day special for veterans! I hosted a Valentine for Veterans Card Drive this year, and we received over 700…

During the months-long trial of former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, the jury heard testimony about the powerful Democrat’s use of play-to-pay tactics that included bribery and ghost…

Rep. Schmidt Issues Statement on Madigan Guilty Verdict Springfield, IL… State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) issued the following statement after the Mike Madigan verdict was announced: “Former Speaker Michael Madigan…