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Friday, April 17, 2026
Photos from This Week At The Capitol

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Rep. Schmidt Issues Statement After His Military Bill Passed the House

Springfield, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt’s (R-Millstadt) legislation to honor Illinois veterans and service members passed the House unanimously. House Bill 4385 now advances to the Senate for further consideration. Schmidt filed…


Thursday, April 16, 2026
Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day in Springfield

Hundreds of individuals attended the Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) Rally at the Capitol in Springfield. Law-abiding gun owners showed up in support of the Second Amendment of the U.S….


Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Rep. Schmidt’s ‘Business of The Month’ Highlights Mascoutah Community Lanes Bowling Alley

Rep. Schmidt’s ‘Business of The Month’ Highlights Mascoutah Community Lanes Bowling Alley Mascoutah, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has recognized Mascoutah Community Lanes as his March ‘Business of The Month.’…


Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Rep. Schmidt to Host Coffee Talk Event in Millstadt

Rep. Schmidt Wants You to Join! Millstadt, IL…State Representatives Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) will be hosting a Coffee Talk event in Millstadt on April 20th and is encouraging his constituents to…


Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Norfolk Southern Railroad facility and America’s Central Port

Last Friday I toured the Norfolk Southern Railroad facility and America’s Central Port in Granite City! Norfolk Southern has been moving the goods and materials that power the U.S. economy…


Monday, April 13, 2026
Schmidt Joins House Republicans to Support Chicago Bears but Not New Tax Hikes

Illinois residents deserve property tax relief NOW, not additional tax hikes from progressive policies! I support a state-of-the-art Chicago Bears stadium that would create good paying jobs and economic growth…


Friday, April 10, 2026
Schmidt’s Spotlight: Session Updates

This week has been very busy at the Capitol with session and committee hearings. The House passed over 100 bills this week that are making their way to the Senate….


Thursday, April 9, 2026
Rep. Schmidt Supports Bill That Helps At Risk and Homeless Students

Looking after our children is one of my priorities which is why I support HB 4137. This bill will allow school districts to go beyond traditionally services to help create…


Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Join Rep. Kevin Schmidt for Coffee and Conversations!

Join State Representative Kevin Schmidt in Millstadt for a Coffee Talk. This is a great opportunity to speak directly with your State Representative over coffee about issues that are important…