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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Meier Renews Calls for Hearings and Plan to Stop Abuse at SODCs and CILAs

Today State Representatives Charlie Meier, Dave Severin, and State Senator Terri Bryant held a press conference on Zoom to discuss the Department of Human Services’ continued failure to protect developmentally…


Wednesday, July 12, 2023
MEDIA ADVISORY: REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS RESPOND TO EXPANDED REPORTS OF ABUSE AT STATE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERS

Who: State Senator Terri Bryant (Murphysburo), and State Representatives Charlie Meier (Okawville) and Dave Severin (Benton) What: With the Department of Human Services’ continued failure to protect developmentally disabled persons at state-run…


Friday, June 30, 2023
Governor Signs Package of Bills Sponsored by Rep. Charlie Meier

Three bills sponsored by State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) were signed into law on Friday by Governor Pritzker. The bills include improving ambulance service in Clinton County,  increasing awareness of…


Thursday, June 29, 2023
Join Reps. Meier, Schmidt, and Elik for a Telephone Town Hall June 29

On Thursday June 29th, State Representatives Charlie Meier, Kevin Schmidt, and Amy Elik will be hosting a Telephone Town Hall at 6 pm. Join them to hear a 2023 session…


Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Greenville Mobile Office Hours Today 9am-12pm

State Representative Charlie Meier’s office will be hosting traveling office hours in Greenville today (Tuesday, June 27) to meet with constituents that have an issue or concern with the state…


Monday, June 26, 2023
Rep. Charlie Meier Featured Speaker at Voice of Reason Annual Meeting

State Representative Charlie Meier was a featured speaker at the Voice of Reason’s 2023 Annual Meeting held June 11. The Voice of Reason (VOR) is a national organization founded 40…


Friday, June 16, 2023
Rep. Meier Pleased With Passage of Paint Recycling Bill

The Illinois General Assembly unanimously passed a bill co-sponsored by State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) that creates a means for consumers to safely dispose of household paint. Meier began working…


Saturday, May 27, 2023
Meier’s Statement on State Budget Sent to the Governor

State Representative Charlie Meier issued a statement following the passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) state budget scheduled to take effect July 1, 2023: “The state budget crafted and…


Monday, May 22, 2023
Rep. Charlie Meier Applauds the Launch of the Blue Collar Jobs Tax Credit

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has released the application for the Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit. State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) supported the legislation…


Thursday, May 18, 2023
Rep. Charlie Meier Receives 2023 Public Service Award

State Representative Charlie Meier received the 2023 Public Service Award for his demonstration of ongoing support for creating jobs and affordable energy. “I am honored to receive the Public Service…