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Friday, August 4, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Proposes 2024 Back-to-School Tax Break to Provide Relief for Families (With Fox 2 News Video)

State Representative Kevin Schmidt says families are being hit hard with rising inflation and has introduced new legislation to help them better afford school supplies.  House Bill 4114 establishes a…


Thursday, August 3, 2023
Professional Licensure Law Outdated and Stifles Job Growth: Rep. Schmidt Comments

The professional licensure system in Illinois is antiquated and outdated, and as a result industry professionals from nurses to barbers to roofers can experience wait periods of three to nine…


Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Schmidt’s Spotlight 8/1/23

Dear Neighbor, Thank you for taking the time to read this edition of “Schmidt’s Spotlight.” I’m excited to share a variety of things with you today, from a local event…


Monday, July 31, 2023
Blood Drive this Thursday in O’Fallon

Rep. Schmidt invites you to come to his blood drive that he’s hosting with ImpactLife. Give blood, save lives! YOU can make a difference.  For questions, please call Rep. Schmidt’s…


Thursday, July 27, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Statement on IDES Fraud Report

Rep. Schmidt released the following statement today after a new Illinois Auditor General report showed the Illinois Department of Unemployment Security paid out $5.24 billion in fraudulent unemployment claims from…


Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Around the District

Rep. Schmidt has been active in his district, eager to meet and engage with his constituents. Here is a gallery of highlights of his time spent among the people of…


Monday, July 24, 2023
DoIT Hosting a Virtual Job Fair Tomorrow

The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is hosting a virtual job fair on Tuesday, July 25 from 1-2 p.m. The job fair will be held online and is…


Friday, July 21, 2023
August 3rd Blood Drive in O’Fallon

Rep. Schmidt invites you to come to his blood drive that he’s hosting with ImpactLife. Give blood, save lives! YOU can make a difference.  For questions, please call Rep. Schmidt’s…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Statement on Safe-T Act Ruling

State Representative Kevin Schmidt released the following statement today regarding the Illinois Supreme Court ruling on the Safe-T Act: “Today the Illinois Supreme Court acted to uphold the “no cash…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Schmidt’s Spotlight 7/18/23

Dear Neighbor, Thanks for checking out this week’s edition of “Schmidt’s Spotlight.” As always, it’s an honor to serve as your state representative. I’m writing to you today with some…