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Thursday, August 10, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Supported Legislation Signed into Law Makes Insulin and EpiPens Affordable

Cahokia Heights, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia Heights) has taken a significant stride towards enhancing healthcare accessibility for families as two bills he supported have been signed into law. Rep….


Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Congratulates Mascoutah Public Library on Receiving LSTA Grant

Mascoutah, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt is pleased to extend his congratulations to the Mascoutah Public Library for being awarded a $10,582 grant under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)…


Monday, August 7, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Thanks You for Successful Blood Drive

Rep. Schmidt released the following message after hosting a successful blood drive in O’Fallon last Thursday: “I hosted a blood drive yesterday in O’Fallon. It was a great success! Thank…


Friday, August 4, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Proposes 2024 Back-to-School Tax Break to Provide Relief for Families (With Fox 2 News Video)

State Representative Kevin Schmidt says families are being hit hard with rising inflation and has introduced new legislation to help them better afford school supplies.  House Bill 4114 establishes a…


Thursday, August 3, 2023
Professional Licensure Law Outdated and Stifles Job Growth: Rep. Schmidt Comments

The professional licensure system in Illinois is antiquated and outdated, and as a result industry professionals from nurses to barbers to roofers can experience wait periods of three to nine…


Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Schmidt’s Spotlight 8/1/23

Dear Neighbor, Thank you for taking the time to read this edition of “Schmidt’s Spotlight.” I’m excited to share a variety of things with you today, from a local event…


Monday, July 31, 2023
Blood Drive this Thursday in O’Fallon

Rep. Schmidt invites you to come to his blood drive that he’s hosting with ImpactLife. Give blood, save lives! YOU can make a difference.  For questions, please call Rep. Schmidt’s…


Thursday, July 27, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Statement on IDES Fraud Report

Rep. Schmidt released the following statement today after a new Illinois Auditor General report showed the Illinois Department of Unemployment Security paid out $5.24 billion in fraudulent unemployment claims from…


Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Around the District

Rep. Schmidt has been active in his district, eager to meet and engage with his constituents. Here is a gallery of highlights of his time spent among the people of…


Monday, July 24, 2023
DoIT Hosting a Virtual Job Fair Tomorrow

The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is hosting a virtual job fair on Tuesday, July 25 from 1-2 p.m. The job fair will be held online and is…