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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Rep. Meier files bill to remove electronic paperwork burden for live-in caregivers of those with special needs

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) filed legislation to remove the burdensome daily electronic paperwork requirement for caregivers that provide 24/7 at-home care to their loved ones with special needs….


Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Meier’s Statement on ‘ComEd Four’ Corruption Trial Verdict

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued a statement following the verdict in a corruption trial connected to former House Speaker Mike Madigan: “I have been saying this for a long…


Monday, May 1, 2023
Rep. Meier questions billion-dollar expansion of health benefits for undocumented immigrants

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and hisHouse Republican colleagues are calling for a moratorium on expansion and a State audit of Illinois’ billion-dollar health benefits program for undocumented immigrants….


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Rep. Meier Honors Two Local Women at State Capitol

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) honored Dawn Mushill, Executive Director of the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce and Louise McMinn from the Bond and Clinton County Health Departments at…


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)…