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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Rep. Meier Offers Advice in Wake of Storms

State Representative Charlie Meier is reminding local residents of best practices following the severe thunderstorms and at least one tornado on Monday afternoon throughout Southern Illinois. Rep. Meier is offering…


Friday, April 24, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier Welcomes Local Women to Capitol for Annual Leadership Event

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier welcomed two outstanding local leaders, Dr. India Johnson and Kayla Gentz, to the Illinois Capitol as part of the House Republicans’ annual Women…


Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier Slams Democratic Redistricting Power Grab

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued a strong rebuke following the passage of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 28 (HJRCA 28), legislation advanced by Illinois Democrats that…


Friday, April 17, 2026
State Rep. Charlie Meier Honors Two Breese Central State Champs at Capitol

“I am honored to have Breese Central Cougar Women Basketball Team and Cheerleading Team to the Capitol today,” said Rep. Charlie Meier. “Both of these teams are State Champions and…


Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier Joins Advocates to Demand Changes at DHS

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and disability advocates held a press conference in Springfield to spotlight a series of reform bills aimed at addressing critical failures within the…


Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Maliah Riechmann and Clara Kozuszek Serve as Rep. Charlie Meier’s Page for the Day

SPRINGFIELD – Rep. Charlie Meier showed Maliah Riechmann and Clara Kozuszek around the Capitol today as they served as his Page for the Day. Maliah Riechmann is a senior at…


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier: Pritzker’s Budget Raises Taxes and Fails to Deliver

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) released the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker presented a Budget Address and State of the State for members of the Illinois…


Friday, January 30, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier Supports Murray Center Workers

CENTRALIA, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is voicing support for the workers of Warren G Murray Center in Centralia who are taking a stand against poor leadership and lack…


Monday, January 26, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier Honors Promise to Improve “Dignity in Pay Act”

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is continuing his work to legislate on behalf of workers with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Meier was an outspoken critic of the…


Thursday, December 18, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Responds to Shocking Study on Looming Energy Crisis

HIGHLAND, IL – Following the release of the 2025 Resource Adequacy Study by the Illinois Power Agency, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and the Illinois Commerce Commission warning of an impending energy…