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Monday, May 11, 2020
Rep. Meier addresses legislature getting back to work and issues businesses licensed by the state may encounter when reopening

Since Governor Pritzker’s ‘Stay at Home’ order took effect in March, State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has been busy helping small businesses with their questions concerning whether or not they…


Friday, May 8, 2020
Meier Delivers Gowns to the Carlyle Healthcare Center, Gowns Made by Okawville Volunteers

Representative Meier delivered 33 gowns to the Carlyle Healthcare Center.The gowns were made by volunteers from the Okawville Mask Factory.


Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Meier Reacts to Governor Pritzker’s Plan to ‘Restore Illinois’

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) released the following statement concerning Governor Pritzker’s flawed plan to reopen Illinois: “Governor Pritzker’s plan to reopen Illinois is a plan to keep small businesses…


Friday, April 24, 2020
Meier Reacts to Governor Pritzker’s New “Stay at Home” Order

With Governor Pritzker’s new executive order taking effect May 1st. State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) released the following statement: “Since Governor Pritzker’s ‘stay at home’ order took effect on March…


Thursday, April 23, 2020
Stay-at-Home order extended until May 30 with modifications

A new modified Stay-at-Home order goes into effect on May 1 in Illinois. The new provisions include the following changes to the current order: FACE COVERINGS: Beginning on May 1, individuals…


Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Rep. Meier and Congressman Shimkus Host Telephone Town Hall April 23

Join Rep. Charlie Meier and Congressman John Shimkus for a special Telephone Town Hall “COVID-19 Edition” on Thursday, April 23 beginning at 6:00 p.m. If you do not receive a…


Friday, April 17, 2020
Meier: Greenhouses, Garden Centers, and Nurseries Can Remain Open

I want to address the confusion concerning greenhouses, garden centers, and nurseries. Yes, you can remain open provided adequate social distancing is in effect. It is clear these essential businesses…


Thursday, April 16, 2020
Meier asks Pritzker to postpone increasing minimum wage to help create jobs

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) sent a letter on April 16th to Governor Pritzker asking for him to support postponing an increase to the minimum wage. According to Rep….


Monday, April 13, 2020
Webinar Today for Small Businesses in Southern Illinois

Today, April 13th from 1:00-2:30 pm DCEO, in partnership with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting a webinar for small businesses you and members of the General Assembly…


Thursday, April 9, 2020
Meier Urges State to Work Faster to Process Unemployment Claims

With thousands of Illinois residents still unable to receive and apply for unemployment benefits, State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is urging the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) to “stop…