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Thursday, September 5, 2024
Rep. Charlie Meier Hosting Free Senior Fair

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is hosting a free Senior Fair in Highland. Representative Meier’s Senior Fair is an opportunity for local and state agencies to inform…


Thursday, August 29, 2024
Meier Provides Update on Governor’s Disaster Proclamation in Wake of Summer Storms

NASHVILLE, IL – Governor JB Pritzker has issued a disaster proclamation in response to the severe storm system that whipped through Illinois from July 13 to July 16, 2024. The…


Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Meier Recognized for Perfect Voting Record with Pro-Business Groups

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has received a perfect voting record from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. These scores…


Monday, July 29, 2024
Meier Receives National Award by A Voice of Reason

OKAWVILLE, IL – Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier was awarded the 2024 VOICE Award by the A Voice of Reason (VOR). The VOICE Award is given out to one individual…


Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Rep. Charlie Meier Says No to $1 Billion in Tax Hikes and $1 Billion More for Illegal Immigrants in Democrats-only FY 25 Budget

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is one of many Illinois lawmakers who have expressed deep concerns with the proposed Illinois Fiscal Year 2025 Budget finalized late Friday evening when…


Friday, May 24, 2024
Rep. Meier Honors Vow to Support Amended HB 793, Encourages Further Improvements

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has continued to legislate on behalf of workers with severe developmental and intellectual disabilities. Meier, a member of the House Human Services…


Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Rep. Meier Co-Sponsors Successful Effort to Crack Down on Irresponsible CILAs and Protect CILA Residents

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has worked for many years to protect residents with profound physical and mental disabilities living in Illinois’ State-Operated Developmental Centers (SODC) and…


Monday, May 13, 2024
Op-Ed: Legislature Must Stop HB 793 to Save the Jobs of Developmentally Disabled

Throughout my time in Springfield serving southern Illinois and portions of the Metro-East, I have worked hard to represent the best interests of the citizens in our state that live…


Thursday, May 2, 2024
Listen: Rep. Meier Voices Frustration Regarding Last Second Election Omnibus Bill

Springfield – State Representative Charlie Meier (R – Okawville) outlined several issues he had with the rushed passage of Senate Bill 2412 by House Democrats on Wednesday. ### State Representative…


Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Rep. Meier: Democrats Rush through Elections Bill that Stifles Democratic Process, Change Rules for Upcoming Election

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement upon the passage of SB 2412 through the Illinois House on Wednesday. Meier says the legislation represents a…