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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Meier Presents Sportsman Caucus Donation for Kids Fishing Clinic

State Representative Charlie Meier presented a donation on behalf of the Legislative Sportsmen Caucus to the Highland Moose Lodge 2479 to be used for their 17th annual Kids Free Fishing…


Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Recognized as One of Illinois’ Most Effective Legislators

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has been ranked the 3rd most effective House Republican by the Center for Effective Lawmaking. “When I go to Springfield, I figure…


Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Veto Session Recap: Transit, Immigration, & Energy

Democrats tap Southern Illinois to bail out Chicago’s broken transit system, limit immigration enforcement, and pass bill to raise your energy bills. Here’s what happened during Veto Session. Illinois Democrats…


Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Illinois Soybean Growers Hosting Grain Bin Safety Webinar

Grain bin entrapments remain one of the leading causes of farm fatalities, with incidents rising in recent years. The Illinois Soybean Growers are hosting a free Grain Bin Safety Webinar…


Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier’s Poultry Bill Becomes Law

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier’s (R-Okawville) bill, HB 2196, is now law. This law makes it easier for small poultry farmers to farm and sell poultry with less regulation from…


Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Charlie Meier’s Tire Recycling Event Draws Big Crowd

TRENTON, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) hosted a free tire recycling event in Trenton. The event drew hundreds of residents, and a semi-truck was completely packed to the…


Tuesday, July 29, 2025
STATE REP. CHARLIE MEIER SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO REPEAL RADICAL GREEN NEW DEAL LAW, SAVE ILLINOIS’ ENERGY GRID

OKAWVILLE, IL – Amid a rising crisis of electricity unaffordability for working families and businesses in southern Illinois, Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is sponsoring two pieces of legislation that would repeal…


Friday, July 18, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Hosts Mobile Office Hours Across 109th District

Rep. Charlie Meier hosted Mobile Office Hours across his district to give constituents the opportunity to voice their concerns, talk about state issues, and meet with their State Representative. Meier…


Wednesday, July 2, 2025
109th District Libraries Awarded Grant Funding

The Illinois Secretary of State announced that several libraries in the 109th district will be receiving funding through the Public Library Per Capita Grant Program. These libraries in will receive…


Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up

Over the weekend, the Democrats in Springfield passed the largest budget in Illinois History. Once again, the budget has missed the mark, and hardworking Illinoisans will pay the price. This…