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Monday, March 27, 2023
Rep. Meier to host traveling office hours March 28 in Greenville

State Representative Charlie Meier’s office will be hosting traveling office hours in Greenville on Tuesday, March 28 to meet with constituents that have an issue or concern with the state…


Friday, March 24, 2023
Rep. Meier: Sierra Club lawsuit could result in higher electricity rates

A recent lawsuit filed on March 22 by Sierra Club Illinois could increase electricity rates depending on the outcome in court. The lawsuit seeks to close Illinois’ largest producer of…


Monday, March 20, 2023
Rep. Meier Proposal Would Give Downstate Illinois More Influence in the Legislature

Legislation proposed by Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier would improve checks and balances in the State House by providing downstate Illinois more representation in the legislature and save taxpayers over…


Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Rep. Meier & Jacobs React to Governor’s Proposal to Repurpose Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) have been the lead House Republican members working to identify and correct ongoing problems at Choate Mental Health and…


Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Local Law Enforcement Join Rep. Meier Urging Passage of Legislation to Improve Safety and Care at Illinois Group Homes

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) at a Capitol press conference on Tuesday, discussed his legislative proposals to help improve the safety and well-being of residents at Community Integrated Living…


Tuesday, March 7, 2023
VIDEO: Law Enforcement Join Meier Urging Passage of CILA Safety Reform

At a Capitol press conference on Tuesday, State Rep. Charlie Meier discussed his legislative proposals to help improve the safety and well-being of residents at Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs)…


Thursday, March 2, 2023
Rep. Meier to Co-Host Farmland Assessment Meeting March 13

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is co-hosting a farmland assessment meeting with the Bond County Farm Bureau for farmers to learn more about increasing property assessments. The meeting will be…


Thursday, February 23, 2023
Rep. Meier Joins Colleagues in Call for Hearings, Proposes Plan to Make Improvements at Choate Developmental Center

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) on Thursday joined his Republican colleagues State Representative Paul Jacobs, Dave Severin, and State Senators Terri Bryant, Dale Fowler, and Jil Tracy to call…


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Rep. Meier’s Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Fifth Budget Proposal

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued a statement following Governor Pritzker’s fifth annual budget proposal presented to the Illinois General Assembly on Wednesday: “The people I represent want to see…


Friday, February 10, 2023
Rep. Meier’s office to host traveling office hours in Greenville

State Representative Charlie Meier’s office will be hosting traveling office hours in Greenville on Tuesday, February 28 to meet with constituents that have an issue or concern with the state…