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Monday, August 4, 2025
Rep. Kevin Schmidt Names Millstadt’s IGA for His “Business of the Month”

Rep. Kevin Schmidt Names Millstadt’s IGA for His “Business of the Month” Millstadt, IL…After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) was happy to select…


Monday, August 4, 2025
State Rep. Kevin Schmidt Releases Statement After Gov. Pritzker Signs His Bill into Law

State Rep. Kevin Schmidt Releases Statement After Gov. Pritzker Signs His Bill into Law Springfield…Last Friday, Governor Pritzker signed 124 bills into law, including House Bill 57. State Representative Kevin…


Sunday, August 3, 2025
Governor J.B. Pritzker Signed 124 Bills on Friday

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed 124 bills Friday that will impact community-integrated living arrangements, Chicago police and fire pensions, and mental health therapy. To view the full list of bills…


Friday, August 1, 2025
Schmidt’s Spotlight:

Energy costs have skyrocketed across the state of Illinois added more financial burdens on families and businesses. Ameren Illinois has launched a new program to provide financial relief to income-qualified…


Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Ameren Illinois Launches New Program for Financial Relief

Energy costs have skyrocketed for residents and businesses across Illinois due to a spike in electric capacity prices. The estimated supply price increase has raised electric bills by approximately 18%…


Wednesday, July 30, 2025
DCFS needs comprehensive reforms to protect children in state care

Capitol News Illinois-Beth Hundsdorfer A caseworker assigned to monitor Illinois foster child Mackenzi Felmlee — who later died in May 2024 — had a troubling past, including an arrest for…


Monday, July 28, 2025
Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant

The Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant is officially opened and accepting applications until September 30, 2025. This program provides state-financed grants supporting funding assistance to local government…


Friday, July 25, 2025
Schmidt’s Spotlight: I want to hear from veterans in my district!

Veterans Survey If you are a Veteran living in Illinois, we want to hear from you. Your input will be used to improve Veteran services in Illinois. We ask that…


Friday, July 25, 2025
Schmidt Holds Successful Blood Drive in O’Fallon

Schmidt Holds Successful Blood Drive in O’Fallon O’Fallon, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) partnered with ImpactLife to host a Blood Drive at O’Fallon Township. “I want to thank everyone who…


Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Schmidt Attends East St. Louis Townhall as Guest Speaker

I visited East St. Louis this week to meet with my constituents who shared their thoughts about Illinois. As state representative, I focus on legislation to grow our economy, create…