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Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Rep. Meier Co-Sponsors Legislation to Steer Lawmakers Towards Adopting a Balanced Budget

With 21 days left until the Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn on May 31st. State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) recently co-sponsored a legislative package to encourage lawmakers to…


Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Illinois House Approves Rep. Meier’s Resolution Recognizing the Chicago Tribune for Exposing Fraud and Abuse in Group Homes

The Illinois House of Representatives recently adopted House Resolution 327 to congratulate the Chicago Tribune for receiving the 2016 Worth Bingham Prize for Investigative Journalism for its three-part series “Suffering…


Thursday, March 30, 2017
It’s time to give the taxpayers a victory following Opening Day

Cardinals Opening Day against the Chicago Cubs is on the horizon, which is something most baseball fans can all look forward to. But there is something else I look forward…


Thursday, March 16, 2017
House Directs Auditor General to Audit Oversight of Group Homes for Developmentally Disabled

The Illinois House of Representatives recently approved legislation directing the Auditor General to conduct a performance audit of the Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs) program administered by the Illinois Department…


Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Statement on Governor Rauner’s Budget Address

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Highland) released the statement below following Governor Rauner’s annual budget address before the General Assembly: “I agree with Governor Rauner when he said we must ‘think…


Monday, February 6, 2017
Rep. Meier Appointed Spokesman for Agriculture & Conservation Committee

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) was recently chosen by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin to serve as Republican Spokesman for the Agriculture and Conservation Committee. The Spokesman role serves…


Friday, January 27, 2017
Lisa Madigan’s Attempt to Stop Paychecks for State Employees ‘Foolish’

On Thursday, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a motion in St. Clair County court to stop the Comptroller from sending paychecks to all state employees effective February 28, 2017….


Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Statement on Governor Rauner’s State of the State

Governor Bruce Rauner presented his third annual State of the State today before members of the Illinois General Assembly at the state capitol in Springfield. Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier…


Friday, January 13, 2017
Rep. Charlie Meier sworn into 100th General Assembly

Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) was sworn into office as State Representative of the 108th District at a ceremony held Wednesday, January 11 at the University of Illinois – Springfield. The year…