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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Rep. Schmidt to Host Tire Recycling and Food Drive Event in Smithton

Rep. Schmidt to Host Tire Recycling and Food Drive Event in Smithton Smithton, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is hosting a Tire Recycling Event and Food Drive in Smithton and…


Friday, April 24, 2026
Schmidt Hosting Property Tax Appeal Seminar

Join State Representative Kevin Schmidt for a Property Tax Appeal Seminar, presented by St. Clair County Board Member Ed Cockrell! Bring your property tax bill and learn important information on…


Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Veterans Meeting in Dupo

Thank you to everyone who attended my Veterans’ Advisory meeting this weekend at Dupo American Legion Post #485. Working to improve the lives of veterans and their families is a…


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…


Monday, April 20, 2026
Schmidt’s Spotlight: Rep. Schmidt’s Military Bill Passes House

Last week, I saw my military bill pass the House with bipartisan support. House Bill 4385 now advances to the Senate for further consideration. I filed HB4385 to expand access to…


Friday, April 17, 2026
Schmidt’s Transparency Bill Passes the House

I’m happy to see my bill pass the House that will expand transparency across government websites in Illinois. House Bill 2137 requires all government websites to have information on it’s…


Friday, April 17, 2026
Photos from This Week At The Capitol

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…


Thursday, April 16, 2026
Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day in Springfield

Hundreds of individuals attended the Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) Rally at the Capitol in Springfield. Law-abiding gun owners showed up in support of the Second Amendment of the U.S….


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.’…