Latest News

Thursday, October 19, 2023
Leader Haas Joins Leader Charlie Meier in Urging ā€œHelp Protect Us and Improve Our Homeā€ Plan to Reform State Developmental Centers Following Reports of Abuse at Shapiro Developmental Center

In response to recent reports of abuse at the Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is joining Assistant Minority Leader Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) in…


Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Data Centers are Big Business in Illinois

According to research by Magnum Economics, data center incentives in Illinois have rejuvenated the Chicago-area cloud ecosystem, helping the state attract more than $4.2 billion in new investment. The incentives helped Illinois…


Friday, October 13, 2023
Meier Senior Fair in Highland Tuesday, Oct. 17

State Representative Charlie Meier is hosting a Free Senior Citizen Fair on Tuesday, October 17 at the Highland VFW, located at 1900 VFW Road in Highland, IL from 9:00 a.m….


Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Meier Discusses Support for SAFB & Israel on FOX 2

As of Tuesday evening, it’s not clear what role Scott Air Force Base is playing in any military support the United States is sending Israel. A spokesperson for the base…


Thursday, October 5, 2023
Senior Fair in Highland October 17 Hosted by Rep. Charlie Meier

State Representative Charlie Meier is hosting a Free Senior Citizen Fair on Tuesday, October 17 at the Highland VFW, located at 1900 VFW Road in Highland, IL from 9:00 a.m….


Monday, September 18, 2023
Rep. Meier’s Statement on End of Cash Bail Taking Effect Sept. 18

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement as the State of Illinois implements no cash bail today: ā€œI voted against the elimination of cash bail before it became…


Wednesday, August 30, 2023
State Lawmakers tour Community Link workshop amid pending legislation

On August 28, State Representatives Charlie Meier, Katie Stuart, Amy Elik and Senator Erica Harriss toured the Community Link workshop in Breese. Lawmakers were at the facility to talk about…


Thursday, August 24, 2023
Rep. Meier’s Statement on Mapes Guilty Verdict in Illinois Corruption Trial

State Representative Charlie Meier issued the following statement in Illinois’ most recent corruption trial verdict concerning Mike Madigan’s closest confidant, Tim Mapes guilty verdict: ā€œAs of today, all five people…


Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Rep. Meier Says ā€˜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 ā€œself-proclaimed government watchdogā€ 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: ā€œI disagree with the…