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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…


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…