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Monday, February 24, 2025
Rep. Schmidt Donates Pay Raise to Help Stock Smithton Food Pantry

Smithton, IL…When State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) took office, he vowed to donate his legislative pay raise to local food banks and charity organization in the 114th District. Last week,…


Monday, February 24, 2025
Pritzker’s budget, cellphone ban in classrooms and Real ID

BUDGET Pritzker proposes the largest budget in state history. Last year after the budget address, we reported Governor Pritzker had proposed the largest budget in the state’s history. This year, he has outdone…


Friday, February 21, 2025
Pritzker’s Spending Spree Continues with Proposed Budget

Last year after the budget address, we reported Governor Pritzker had proposed the largest budget in the state’s history. This year, he has outdone himself – breaking last year’s record. During his…


Thursday, February 20, 2025
(Video) Schmidt Says People He Represents Want Solutions to Lower Cost of Living

After Governor Pritzker delivered his Budget & State of The State Address, I realized that Democrat priorities are out-of-touch from what Illinois residents want, and deserve. I want to see…


Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Rep. Schmidt Issues Budget React Statement

Rep. Schmidt Issues Budget React Statement Springfield, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) released the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State and Budget Address…


Monday, February 17, 2025
Honoring Presidents from Illinois on Presidents Day

Presidents Day is a day of recognition set aside for remembering the lineage of elected officials who have boldly led our nation. While Presidents Day is celebrated all across the…


Friday, February 14, 2025
Rep. Schmidt Delivers Valentine Day Cards to Veterans in the 114th District

Thank you everyone in the 114th District who helped make Valentine’s Day special for veterans! I hosted a Valentine for Veterans Card Drive this year, and we received over 700…


Thursday, February 13, 2025
In wake of Madigan verdict Illinois must embrace ethics reform

During the months-long trial of former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, the jury heard testimony about the powerful Democrat’s use of play-to-pay tactics that included bribery and ghost…


Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Rep. Schmidt Issues Statement on Madigan Guilty Verdict

Rep. Schmidt Issues Statement on Madigan Guilty Verdict Springfield, IL… State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) issued the following statement after the Mike Madigan verdict was announced: “Former Speaker Michael Madigan…


Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s enduring influence on Illinois

Abraham Lincoln, born on February 12, 1809, near Hodgenville, Kentucky, emerged from humble beginnings to become one of the most revered figures in American history. His rise from a simple…