BUDGET/TAXES Democrats Pass $55.2 Billion Budget. Another year, another budget, and a record-breaking spending increase. Just before midnight on the last day of the legislative session, Illinois House Democrats passed…

Yesterday, I met with concerned residents in Freeburg to provide legislative updates during a taxpayers organization meeting. We discussed the FY26 budget, legislative updates, and how politics affects everyone in…

I had the great pleasure of meeting with Mascoutah Chamber of Commerce this morning to provide legislative updates and how recent bills that passed through the General Assembly will affect…

Schmidt Issues Statement on FY26 Budget Springfield…The Illinois Democrats have passed a whopping $55.2 billion budget, adding $2 billion more than last year. Since Governor Pritzker took office, spending has…

Schmidt’s Legislation that Improves Community Integrated Living Arrangements Passes Both Houses Springfield…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) wants to see Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA) up to par with other facilities…

House Republican legislators point out the hypocrisy of Democratic measures presented in the House of Representatives yesterday. Watch Illinois State Representatives Kyle Moore, Patrick Windhorst and Bill Hauter debate the issues on the House Floor. …

Yesterday, I had the honor of introducing a remarkable entrepreneur and community leader from the 114th District, to members of the General Assembly. Nathan Stooke, CEO and Founder of Wisper…

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…

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…

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…