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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
How I Got Ski Inside the White House

Earlier this year, during a visit to the Excel Bottling Company in Breese to load up on Ski to bring back to the Capitol, I had the opportunity to try…


Thursday, July 9, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier: Carol Ammons Needs to Resign

Okawville – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) released the following statement after State Representative Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) was indicted on fraud and obstruction charges: “Carol Ammons needs to resign. Illinois…


Friday, June 26, 2026
State Rep. Charlie Meier Touts Efforts to Lower Rx Costs & Protect Rural Access

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is highlighting a new law he helped pass that helps lower prescription drug costs, increases accountability for pharmacy middlemen, and provides critical financial…


Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier Celebrates $250 Million Soybean Processing Plant Expansion

GILMAN, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) joined state and local officials to cut the ribbon at Incobrasa Industries’ new soybean processing plant and solar array in Gilman, Illinois –…


Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Representative Charlie Meier Reacts to Pritzker’s Signing of the State Budget

After the largest-in-history $55.9 Billion FY 27 State Budget was signed into law by Governor Pritzker on June 16, State Representative Charlie Meier issued the following statement: “I’m disappointed that…


Monday, June 8, 2026
109th District Communities Granted OSFM Small Equipment Funding

State Representative Charlie Meier shared the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s announcement that seven communities in the 109th District receiving Small Equipment Grant awards. A total of $6 million was awarded to…


Monday, June 1, 2026
State Representative Charlie Meier Votes No on Largest Budget in Illinois History

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement following the passage of the State of Illinois Fiscal Year 2027 Budget: “I voted no on this record-breaking, tax-hiking…


Monday, May 18, 2026
Greenville Awarded State Grant for Safe Routes to Schools

The City of Greenville was awarded a grant through the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program for improvements to the sidewalk near Greenville Elementary School. “I was…


Monday, May 11, 2026
Roger Stieg’s Hall of Fame Recognition Honored by Rep. Charlie Meier

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) passed House Resolution 865 to honor Roger Stieg’s induction to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Class of 2026. “Roger…


Friday, May 8, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier Continues Fight for “Dignity in Pay Act” Funding

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is continuing his work to advocate on behalf of workers with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The “Dignity in Pay Act” passed during…