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Saturday, May 31, 2025
Schmidt’s Legislation that Improves Community Integrated Living Arrangements Passes Both Houses

Schmidt’s Legislation that Improves Community Integrated Living Arrangements Passes Both Houses Springfield…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) wants to see Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA) up to par with other facilities…


Friday, May 30, 2025
Hypocrisy in the House

House Republican legislators point out the hypocrisy of Democratic measures presented in the House of Representatives yesterday. Watch Illinois State Representatives Kyle Moore, Patrick Windhorst and Bill Hauter debate the issues on the House Floor. …


Thursday, May 29, 2025
Schmidt Welcomes Wisper ISP CEO and Founder to Capitol

Yesterday, I had the honor of introducing a remarkable entrepreneur and community leader from the 114th District, to members of the General Assembly. Nathan Stooke, CEO and Founder of Wisper…


Wednesday, May 28, 2025
WATCH: Schmidt Talks About Service Tax Proposal

Stop Illinois from Imposing America’s Highest Service Tax The pending legislation would slap the full 6.25 % (plus local add-ons) on more than 80 distinct service categories, from barber shops…


Monday, May 26, 2025
Honoring the Fallen on Memorial Day

Each year on the last Monday in May, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Memorial Day is a…


Friday, May 23, 2025
Schmidt’s Spotlight: Budget, State Issues, and More

Illinois stands at a real financial and political crossroads as the state budget is voted on next week. The irresponsible budget practice by the majority party is the reason we…


Thursday, May 22, 2025
Rep. Kevin Schmidt Names Freeburg Country Mart for His “Business of the Month”

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


Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Rep. Schmidt Donates Pay Raise for May to a Freeburg Food Pantry

Rep. Schmidt Donates Pay Raise for May to a Freeburg Food Pantry Freeburg, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) donated his pay raise for the month of May to Hope Christian…


Monday, May 19, 2025
Understanding the Importance of Bees and Other Pollinators

Starting now and going through late fall, gardens are beginning to reach their peak bloom. Warm weather coupled with busy bees (among other pollinators) are to thank for that. A…


Friday, May 16, 2025
Schmidt’s Spotlight: News from this week

Spring Session is scheduled to adjourn on May 31, and not much has been done to help Illinois residents who are struggling to get by. However, Democrat lawmakers in Illinois…