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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Schmidt Hosts Valentines for Veterans Card Drive

Rep. Schmidt is inviting everyone of all ages to create a Valentine’s card or drawing for our local heroes. Cards and drawings should be dropped off or mailed to Rep….


Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The Future of Illinois’ Energy Raises Red Flags

Pritzker signs CRGA energy bill, costing consumers billions in higher energy rates. Governor JB Pritzker signed a controversial battery storage and energy omnibus bill into law last Thursday. Senate Bill 25, also…


Friday, January 9, 2026
State Rep. Kevin Schmidt Issues Statement after Energy Bill Signed into Law

State Rep. Kevin Schmidt Issues Statement after Energy Bill Signed into Law Springfield, IL…Gov. JB Pritzker signed a controversial energy bill into law yesterday. Critics say Senate Bill 25 will raise energy…


Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Illinois energy costs expected to increase as Pritzker considers bill

The Center Square Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch says conversations about energy policy will continue, even with a measure pending the governor’s signature. Welch, D-Hillside, told The Center Square…


Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Will Lawmakers Deliver on Property Tax Relief?

Property taxes are high in Illinois, and failing policies championed by Democrats continue to make the situation worse. In fact, depending on the metric or the source that is cited,…


Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Schmidt Hosting Mobile Office Hours October 9 in Freeburg

Schmidt Hosting Mobile Office Hours October 9 in Freeburg Freeburg, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is hosting Mobile Office Hours in Freeburg on October 9. This free event gives his…


Friday, October 3, 2025
Let ICE Do Its Job

Illinois’ sanctuary state policies have created an environment where law-abiding families are left vulnerable, and violent offenders slip through the cracks. Time and again, dangerous individuals who should never have…


Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Join Rep. Schmidt’s Veterans’ Advisory Council

I’m inviting veterans in the 114th District to join my Veterans’ Advisory Council. I want to hear about challenges and issues that impact our veterans and their families so we…


Tuesday, September 30, 2025
‘A Day in the Trades’ Event Coming to Metro East

October 28th– A Day in the Trades is a program aimed to drive metro east students to fulfilling careers in skilled trades. Skilled trade advocates from St. Clair, Monroe and…


Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Rep. Kevin Schmidt Names Minerva Boutique for His “Business of the Month”

Rep. Kevin Schmidt Names Minerva Boutique for His “Business of the Month” Lebanon, IL…After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) selected Minerva Boutique to…