Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued a statement following his vote against the Democrat’s firearm ban legislation adopted by the House of Representatives after 12:30 am on Friday: “I…

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is informing the public of several new and notable laws set to take effect in 2023. These new laws include the issuance of Gold Star…

Following three legislative hearings held in Chicago this month by lawmakers considering a ban on many firearms commonly used by law-abiding gun owners, State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is calling…

In the future, everyone who wants to enter a federal secured space – including the departure gates of commercial U.S. airports – will be required to have a state identification…

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) recently met with the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest at his capitol office. The representatives from the Consulate General of Israel met with…

After the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) was exposed over five years ago for abuse and neglect of individuals with disabilities, an audit released today by the Auditor General…

Twenty months ago, I voted against legislation called the SAFE-T Act that will take full effect January 1, 2023. If this law is not repealed by New Year’s Day, it…

State Representatives Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) David Friess (R-Red Bud), and Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) are hosting a Telephone Town Hall for residents to talk about state issues and garner feedback from…

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) received the 2022 Illinois Electric Cooperative (IEC) Public Service Award for his voting record in the Illinois House of Representatives. Rep. Meier has been a…

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) donated his annual pay raise given to lawmakers this year by donating $2,750 to local nonprofits serving southern Illinois. “Lawmakers don’t deserve a pay raise…