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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…


Thursday, May 8, 2025
Illinois sanctuary state policies under fire from DHS Secretary

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Springfield on Wednesday, where she blasted Illinois’ sanctuary state policy protecting undocumented immigrants. During her visit, Secretary Noem highlighted how sanctuary…


Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Schmidt Hosting Property Tax Appeal Seminar May 12th in O’Fallon

State Representative Kevin Schmidt is hosting a Property Tax Appeal Seminar to help homeowners better understand the process of appealing their property tax assessments. Constituents from the 114th District are…


Monday, May 5, 2025
Schmidt Supporting Communities in the 114th District!

Monday, May 5th 2025 Today, I had the pleasure of visiting some amazing folks from the 114th District! Here are photos from Vincent Gray Academy and the Millstadt community school:…