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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Rep. Meier Says ‘He Will Fight to Keep Choate Open Just Like He Fought to Keep Murray Center Open’

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is sharing his concerns about a report released by the “self-proclaimed government watchdog” Equip for Equality on the abuse and neglect reported at Choate Mental…


Friday, August 11, 2023
Rep. Meier’s Statement on Governor’s Veto of New Nuclear Power Plant Construction

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker vetoed legislation to lift the new nuclear power plant construction ban in Illinois: “I disagree with the…


Friday, August 11, 2023
Statement on IL Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Gun Ban

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement after the Illinois Supreme Court ruled 4-3 to uphold legislation enforcing a gun ban in the state: “Once again Governor Pritzker’s…


Monday, August 7, 2023
Rep. Meier Renews Calls for Ethics Reform Ahead of Corruption Trial

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is renewing his call for the Democrat controlled legislature to join House Republicans by enacting stronger anti-corruption reforms ahead of the corruption trial of indicted…


Friday, July 21, 2023
Rep. Meier Hosting Office Hours July 25 in Greenville

State Representative Charlie Meier’s office will be hosting traveling office hours in Greenville on Tuesday, July 25 to meet with constituents that have an issue or concern with the state…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Meier’s Statement on IL Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of No-Cash Bail

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement after the Illinois Supreme Court ruled Illinois can enact no-cash bail for criminals effective September 18, 2023: “I voted against eliminating…


Thursday, July 13, 2023
Republican Lawmakers Call for Hearings into New Reports of Abuse and Neglect at Illinois Group Homes and Developmentally Disabled Facilities

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville), State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton), and State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) held a press conference on Wednesday where they issued new demands for joint hearings…


Thursday, July 13, 2023
Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation for Washington County due to Severe Weather

Governor JB Pritzker has issued a Disaster Proclamation based on the severe weather, tornadoes, and derecho that affected Coles, Cook, Edgar, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Sangamon, and Washington Counties on June 29th continuing…


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…