Illinois Superminority: Fighting Back Against the Left's Agenda (Hour 3)

Illinois politics is a mess, but State Rep. Kevin Schmidt is fighting back against the Democrat agenda. Annie sits down with Rep. Schmidt to expose the frustrating reality of serving in the superminority and being completely shut out of the state's massive $50 billion budget process. Despite the uphill battle in Springfield, Schmidt is working hard to bring fiscal sanity back to the state and flip seats this November. Segment Highlights: * Illinois Budget Crisis: Rep. Schmidt details how Democrats pushed through a massive $50 billion budget with zero Republican input or transparency. * Local Action: Fighting wasteful spending, including killing a $6 million school mascot bill, and demanding action for the Cahokia Heights raw sewage and flooding crisis. * St. Louis Sports & Local News: Ethan covers the Blues' season opener against the Blackhawks, Mizzou football rankings, and the massive $95 million Hollywood River Studios project coming to Wood River. * Xs and Ys: The crew tackles modern relationship red flags. Is a woman refusing to take her husband's last name a total dealbreaker? What does asking for a prenup really say about your commitment to a traditional marriage? Don't miss a minute of the action—hit subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow the show! Annie's Website: Anniefreyshow.com Station Website: audacy.com/971Talk Follow Annie on X: @anniefreyshow Follow the Station on X: @971FMTalk Annie's Facebook: Facebook.com/Anniefreyshow Station Facebook: Facebook.com/971FMTalk #IllinoisPolitics #KevinSchmidt #XsAndYs #StLouisSports #AnnieFreyShow