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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Rep. Schmidt to Host Mobile DMV Event at Millstadt Library

Rep. Schmidt to Host Mobile DMV Event at Millstadt Library Millstadt, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is hosting a Mobile DMV Event in Millstadt and encourages his constituents to attend….


Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The City of Mascoutah Welcomes Veterans Park Sports Facility

The City of Mascoutah is now home to the all-new Veterans Park! This state-of-the-art facility will host games for the Mascoutah Indians baseball, softball, and a variety of community activities….


Monday, June 1, 2026
Rep. Schmidt Issues Statement on FY27 Budget

Rep. Schmidt Issues Statement on FY27 Budget Springfield, IL…The Illinois General Assembly passed a $55.9 billion state budget, making it the largest budget in state history supplemented by hundreds of…


Friday, May 29, 2026
Schmidt Welcomes Aubrey Rafferty to The Capitol

Aubrey Rafferty is a resident of Millstadt and has quickly distinguished herself as a dedicated student leader and outstanding athlete at Belleville West High School. She enrolled in advanced and…


Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Schmidt Voices Concern Over Budget Proposal

The general assembly has only a few days to pass a state budget with a simple majority vote, yet House Republicans have been shutout from knowing the full details of…


Monday, May 25, 2026
Memorial Day: Honoring Our Fallen Military Heroes

Memorial Day Memorial Day is more than a long weekend, it’s a day of remembrance for those who gave their lives in service to the United States. Their sacrifice paved…


Friday, May 22, 2026
Illinois’ Priorities Must Change

To sum up this week in session, no legislation was debated or passed to lower taxes or energy rates in Illinois. Instead of focusing on affordability, the time used in…


Friday, May 22, 2026
Schmidt’s Spotlight: Governor Pritzker is Continuing to Attack Local Control

Governor J. B. Pritzker is continuing to attack local control. From mandates on green energy projects to his proposed one-size-fits-all zoning policies, local leaders are seeing their voices pushed aside….


Thursday, May 21, 2026
Sen. Harriss and Rep. Schmidt Advance Bills Promoting Transparency and Honoring Veterans

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) and Representative Kevin Schmidt (114th-Millstadt) announced the passage of two bills focused on government transparency and supporting Illinois veterans. House Bill 2137…


Wednesday, May 20, 2026
WATCH: Rep. Schmidt Announces His Summer Outreach Events

State Rep. Kevin Schmidt is hosting several outreach events over the summer for his constituents. These events are designed to benefit families and spread across the 114th District. Watch the…