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Sunday, February 15, 2026
Schmidt encourages his constituents to take his 2026 Legislative Survey

My office has just released our 2026 Legislative Survey and I want you to share your thoughts with me! To be YOUR voice in Springfield, I need to know what…


Saturday, February 14, 2026
Rep. Schmidt Delivers Community Cards for his “Valentine for Veterans” Card Drive

We collected over 1,000 Valentine Day Cards for our Veterans this year! Plus we have small bags filled with sweat treats to deliver. I want to thank all of our…


Monday, February 9, 2026
Illinois families face rising costs and Democrats propose a “Bag Tax”

Democratic State Representative Laura Faver Dias has filed a bill to bring back the Democrats’ proposed bag tax, just another example of their push to raise the cost of living…


Monday, February 9, 2026
Schmidt’s Spotlight: New Bills, Upcoming Events, and District Visits

Democrats File Legislation to Tax Bags Used at Stores Illinois Democrats are pushing a bag tax that would charge you every time you go to the store, with the fee…


Friday, February 6, 2026
Rep. Schmidt rejects the idea of taxing retirement income

Illinois residents already live with some of the nation’s biggest tax burdens, but that doesn’t stop Democrats from proposing legislation that would tax retirement income. But this is not the…


Thursday, February 5, 2026
Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce “Issues & Eggs”

It was a pleasure to join community leaders at the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce “Issues & Eggs” brunch to discuss policy, development initiatives, and economic development in the 114th…


Thursday, February 5, 2026
ENERGY: Grain Belt Express power line gets green light from Illinois Supreme Court

Developers are proposing the construction of a new 800-mile-long high-tension power line. Named the “Grain Belt Express”, the proposed 4-gigawatt (4 GW) line would originate near Dodge City, Kansas, and…


Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The IL Democrats Want to Tax Your Campfires!

When it comes to staying warm and enjoying time outdoors with campfires, Illinois House Democrats seem determined to make it as expensive as possible. First came their massive energy rate…


Monday, February 2, 2026
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I encourage my constituents to join my weekly digital newsletter to stay informed about legislation, upcoming events, and bills that impact the 114th District. I want to keep everyone up-to-date…


Friday, January 30, 2026
Schmidt’s Spotlight: Focusing on Lowering the Cost of Living

Taxpayers Meeting in Freeburg How Much Longer Will Governor Pritzker Lie About His Record On Affordability? This week, Governor JB Pritzker once again claimed he is fighting to lower taxes…