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Friday, March 6, 2026
Schmidt’s Spotlight: Time to Bring Back Common Sense to Illinois

FY27 Budget Proposal Targets Local Governments Governor JB Pritzker has spent months attacking the federal government for overreach. Yet here in Illinois, he continues to push proposals that take away…


Thursday, March 5, 2026
Schmidt Visits Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

I was more than happy to provide a legislative update to everyone at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville during a tour of their new $105 million Health Sciences Building! This new…


Thursday, March 5, 2026
FY27 Budget Proposal Targets Local Governments

Governor JB Pritzker has spent months attacking the federal government for overreach. Yet here in Illinois, he continues to push proposals that take away critical funding and stripping local control…


Sunday, March 1, 2026
Schmidt’s Spotlight: Business at the Capitol

Last week in Springfield, we certainly had action but no discussions about the kitchen table issues that are making life hard for working families. There were (352) Bills from Democrats…


Sunday, March 1, 2026
Women’s History Month

Friday, February 27, 2026
Photos from Springfield & District 114!

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Schmidt’s Office Offers FREE Museum Pass for Constituents!

Individuals living in the 114th District can request the use of a free Museum Card through Rep. Schmidt’s office. The Card provides access for a group of 4 or fewer people to…


Friday, February 20, 2026
Schmidt’s Spotlight: The Budget

Rep. Kevin Schmidt Issues Budget React Statement Springfield, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) released the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State and Budget…


Thursday, February 19, 2026
Photos from Session This Week

State of The State & Budget Address


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rep. Kevin Schmidt Issues Budget React Statement

Rep. Kevin Schmidt Issues Budget React Statement Springfield, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) released the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State and Budget…