State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) expressed his disappointment with the Democrat majority running the House of Representatives and issued the following statement: “Thursday was one of the saddest days I’ve…

Oftentimes controversial bills receiving opposition in the Illinois legislature start as one bill number, then the bill changes, making it difficult for the public to keep track of legislation they…

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) filed legislation to restore fairness to the process of electing judges in St. Clair County. The legislation is in response to a proposal to be…

This evening the House of Representatives approved legislation (SB 2408) to put Prairie State Energy Campus located in southern Illinois at a competitive disadvantage, leaving the coal-fired power plant in…

On Saturday, May 29th the Illinois House of Representatives approved House Resolution 226 co-sponsored by State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) calling upon the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) to…

On Monday Illinois State Representatives Charlie Meier (R-Okawville), Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg), and David Friess (R-Red Bud) revealed their House Republican caucus’ new comprehensive platform called Reimagine Illinois. A four-point plan…

Illinois State Representatives Charlie Meier (R-Okawville), Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg), and David Friess (R-Red Bud) will host a Facebook LIVE town hall on Wednesday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. Metro East…

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement after Democrat lawmakers approved a 764-page anti-law enforcement bill minutes before session expired: “I chose to back-the-badge and keep our communities…

Family and close friends may now visit and provide care for their loved one residing in a long-term care facility or nursing home, upon approval from the health provider. A…