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Monday, March 10, 2025
Fair maps, homeschool freedom, energy demand

REDISTRICTING McCombie Gives Update: Illinois Supreme Court Moves Fair Map Lawsuit Forward. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie filed a brief with the Illinois Supreme Court last week to further argue the…


Friday, March 7, 2025
Schmidt’s Spotlight: News from this week

It was good to be back in Springfield this week to continue the work that Illinois residents deserve. My colleagues and I are working hard to improve the State of…


Friday, March 7, 2025
Rep. Schmidt’s Bill Creates the Veterans Day Paid Leave Act

Rep. Schmidt’s Bill Creates the Veterans Day Paid Leave Act Springfield…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) filed legislation to expand recognition to Illinois veterans. House Bill 1421 creates the Veterans Day…


Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Nominate a local fire department to win a grain bin rescue tube

Grain bin rescue tube contest  Rural fire fighters are often the first and only line of defense when someone becomes helplessly trapped in grain. Unfortunately, many fire departments lack the…


Friday, February 28, 2025
Schmidt’s Spotlight: News from this week

This past week has been busy in Springfield with session, press conferences, and working with constituents. I’m working hard to fight for what is best for 114th District and supporting…


Thursday, February 27, 2025
Schmidt Bill Part of Relief for Working Families Legislative Package

Schmidt Bill Part of Relief for Working Families Legislative Package Springfield…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is taking action to strengthen the skilled trade workforce in Illinois. House Bill 3807 creates…


Monday, February 24, 2025
Rep. Schmidt Donates Pay Raise to Help Stock Smithton Food Pantry

Smithton, IL…When State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) took office, he vowed to donate his legislative pay raise to local food banks and charity organization in the 114th District. Last week,…


Monday, February 24, 2025
Pritzker’s budget, cellphone ban in classrooms and Real ID

BUDGET Pritzker proposes the largest budget in state history. Last year after the budget address, we reported Governor Pritzker had proposed the largest budget in the state’s history. This year, he has outdone…


Friday, February 21, 2025
Pritzker’s Spending Spree Continues with Proposed Budget

Last year after the budget address, we reported Governor Pritzker had proposed the largest budget in the state’s history. This year, he has outdone himself – breaking last year’s record. During his…


Thursday, February 20, 2025
(Video) Schmidt Says People He Represents Want Solutions to Lower Cost of Living

After Governor Pritzker delivered his Budget & State of The State Address, I realized that Democrat priorities are out-of-touch from what Illinois residents want, and deserve. I want to see…