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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Schmidt’s Spotlight 7/5/23

Dear Neighbor, I hope that you had a wonderful and safe Fourth of July, celebrating with family and friends. I write to you today with updates regarding energy, the environment,…


Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Happy Fourth of July!

Wishing all a safe and happy Independence Day today! Have a great 4th of July.


Thursday, June 29, 2023
Join Rep. Schmidt, Meier, and Elik for a Telephone Town Hall TODAY

At 6pm this evening, State Representatives Kevin Schmidt, Charlie Meier, and Amy Elik will be hosting a Telephone Town Hall. Join them to hear a 2023 session update and ask…


Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Appointed to Children’s Health Caucus

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has been appointed to the Children’s Health Caucus, a group of Illinois legislators who review data concerning the physical, social, and emotional health and well-being of…


Monday, June 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…


Thursday, June 22, 2023
Join Rep. Schmidt, Meier, and Elik for a Telephone Town Hall on Thursday June 29th

On Thursday June 29th, State Representatives Kevin Schmidt, Charlie Meier, and Amy Elik will be hosting a Telephone Town Hall at 6pm. Join them to hear a 2023 session update…


Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Schmidt’s Spotlight 6/20/23

Dear Neighbor, As we head into the heart of summer, much is going on that I’d like to share with you, both in our district and across the state. I…


Monday, June 19, 2023
Happy Juneteenth!

On June 19, 1865, Union troops finally freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay and across Texas some two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation…


Friday, June 16, 2023
Applications for Illinois State Board of Education Preschool Funding Grants Extended to June 30th!

Illinois ranks 8th in the nation for preschool enrollment – that’s pretty awesome! But some areas do not have enough publicly funded preschool spaces to serve at least 80% of…


Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Meets with the Director of the East St. Louis Housing Authority

Today, Rep. Schmidt met with Angela Russell Perry, the executive director of the East Saint Louis Housing Authority. They discussed solutions to the problems the housing authority is facing. It…