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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
VIDEO: Law Enforcement Join Meier Urging Passage of CILA Safety Reform

At a Capitol press conference on Tuesday, State Rep. Charlie Meier discussed his legislative proposals to help improve the safety and well-being of residents at Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs)…


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Governor’s State of the State Today

The Governor will deliver the combined State of the State and Budget Address today at noon. Follow along live at https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp


Sunday, January 22, 2023
National Sanctity of Human Life Day

Today we recognize the importance of the sanctity of LIFE.


Sunday, January 1, 2023
Happy New Year!

Sunday, December 25, 2022
Merry Christmas!

Warmest wishes to you this Christmas. Wishing all a happy, healthy, and joyous holiday. Merry Christmas!


Wednesday, December 7, 2022
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Today on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day we honor those Americans who were lost, recognize the survivors, and reflect on the impact of that date which will live in infamy. We remember the…


Thursday, September 29, 2022
Audit Reveals DHS Failed to Monitor Criminal Activity in Group Homes for Developmentally Disabled

After the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) was exposed over five years ago for abuse and neglect of individuals with disabilities, an audit released today by the Auditor General…


Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Meier: Pro-Criminal SAFE-T Act Must Be Repealed

Twenty months ago, I voted against legislation called the SAFE-T Act that will take full effect January 1, 2023. If this law is not repealed by New Year’s Day, it…


Thursday, August 25, 2022
Meier, Elik, and Friess to Host Telephone Town Hall for Area Residents

State Representatives Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) David Friess (R-Red Bud), and Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) are hosting a Telephone Town Hall for residents to talk about state issues and garner feedback from…


Monday, August 22, 2022
Rep. Meier Receives 2022 Public Service Award

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) received the 2022 Illinois Electric Cooperative (IEC) Public Service Award for his voting record in the Illinois House of Representatives. Rep. Meier has been a…