State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement after voting against the House Democrat’s proposal to increases taxes on Illinois jobs. “On Wednesday night in true democratic fashion, Illinois…

The Illinois House of Representatives approved legislation to increase awareness of a free program available to individuals residing in long-term care facilities. Residents receiving long-term may request an ombudsman, a…

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…

On February 15th the bipartisan Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) voted 9-0-2 to block the re-implementation of Governor JB Pritzker’s mask mandate for K-12 public and private schools in…

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued a statement following Governor Pritzker’s budget proposal: “Governor Pritzker tried painting a rosy picture of Illinois’ fiscal condition, but the fact is, Illinois is…

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…

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is making the public aware of nearly 300 new laws scheduled to take effect on January 1st. Several new laws to know supported by Rep….

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…

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) to combat the ongoing opioid crisis was signed into law. The new law will provide patients with more information concerning the potential…