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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…


Friday, May 16, 2025
Democrat lawmakers push new $2.7B sales tax

From Illinois Policy Democrat lawmakers in Illinois are looking to collect $2.7 billion statewide by expanding sales taxes from mainly goods to many services such as streaming services, rideshares, gym memberships, car…


Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Illinois Democrats Must Take Action on Serious State Issues

The State of Illinois has serious issues such as an immigration crisis, high taxes, and corruption, that need addressed to move our state forward. House Republicans have sound legislation sitting…


Friday, May 9, 2025
Schmidt’s Spotlight: News from this week

Save the Date! This coming Monday, I will be hosting a Property Tax Appeal Seminar to help homeowners better understand the process of appealing their property tax assessments. Constituents from…