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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The Last Remaining Days of Spring Legislative Session Begin Today

Only three days remain in the spring legislative session. State Representative Kevin Schmidt is in Springfield, ready to serve during this crucial period. Over the next few days, legislators will…


Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Schmidt’s Spotlight 5/23/23

Dear Neighbor, While this week was scheduled to be the last week of our spring legislative session in Springfield, it didn’t turn out that way. Instead, we will be returning…


Monday, May 22, 2023
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Teams with Cahokia Heights to Fix Major Sewer Line: Rep. Schmidt Comments

Cahokia Heights, IL…The City of Cahokia Heights, Illinois has been facing a crisis. With the reality of severely damaged sewer lines, sewage has been backing up into city streets, parks,…


Friday, May 19, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Schmidt Responds to Dems Failure to Produce a State Budget

State Representative Kevin Schmidt speaks on the Democrats failure to produce a budget on the last scheduled day of the spring legislative session. Full video below:


Thursday, May 18, 2023
Aging Expo in O’Fallon Today

Rep. Schmidt’s office will take part in the Aging Expo being held at the Metrorec Plex, 205 Rec Plex Dr., in O’Fallon today from 8:30am-noon. Admission is free and there…


Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Final Days of Spring Legislative Session

We have three scheduled session days left before the House adjourns for the summer and a number of important issues that have yet to be addressed, including the ethics reform our…


Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Rep. Schmidt’s Summer Reading Program

Rep. Schmidt’s Summer Reading Program challenges kids to read 8 books during their summer break. Books of 150 pages or more count as two books. Once a student completes the…


Friday, May 12, 2023
VIDEO: Multiple Fires in Washington Park: Rep. Schmidt Appears on KMOV 4

State Representative Kevin Schmidt appeared on KMOV 4 news last night to discuss multiple fires in Washington Park and the desperate need for funding to rebuild their destroyed Fire Department…


Thursday, May 11, 2023
House Literacy Working Group Unveils Bold Legislative Package

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) was appointed to serve as the House Republican chairman of the Literacy Improves Future Endeavors working group by Illinois House Republican Leader…


Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Schmidt’s Spotlight 5/9/23

This week was a busy one in Springfield! As we get closer to the end of this legislative session, things are rapidly picking up. I feel optimistic about what we’re…