Equifax, an Atlanta based credit-rating agency, suffered a security breach on July 29th that exposed sensitive information of millions of Americans.   Such information included social security numbers, driver’s license…

“Thank you to Beckemeyer’s Village President Josh Mensing for inviting me to his meeting where they honored Jim Nettles and Josh Schniers for their heroic actions during a house fire….

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Highland) released the following statement after the House of Representatives approved historic education funding reform: “I voted in favor of the bipartisan compromise to provide fair…

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) will host his fourth annual Senior Citizen Health fair Wednesday, September 6 at the Weinheimer Community Building, located at 1100 Main Street in Highland, from…

As promised, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner issued his amendatory veto of SB 1 to protect the state from sending additional dollars to Chicago’s pension system at the expense of Illinois’…

With back to school approaching in August, the Democrat controlled legislature has delayed sending Governor Bruce Rauner their school funding bill Senate Bill 1 (SB1). The Illinois General Assembly approved…

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Highland) released the following statement after voting against Mike Madigan’s 32 percent permanent income tax hike: “I listened to my constituents and voted against the permanentincome…

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Highland) released the statement below following Governor Rauner’s proclamation calling lawmakers back to Springfield for special session June 21st through June 30th: “It’s time for lawmakers…

“The recent shooting of Jerseyville’s police officer reminds me of the sacrifices our men and women in blue give to keep us as safe as possible. I pray for the…