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Monday, August 10, 2015
New Federal Standard Affecting CDL Applicants and Renewals

In response to some confusion brought forth by CDL holders in the 108th district, Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) wants to remind Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders and applicants…


Friday, July 31, 2015
Rep. Meier Sponsors Legislation to Allow Active Duty Military to Carry a Firearm

In response to the horrific shootings which took the lives of five members of the U.S. Armed Forces in Chattanooga on July 16, Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) sponsored…


Sunday, July 5, 2015
Rep. Charlie Meier & Irvington Mayor Gera Sims Honor POW/Korean War Veteran

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and Irvington Mayor Gera Sims conducted a public ceremony to honor WWII POW and Korean War Veteran Dr. Gerhard Malcharek in Irvington Sunday. From very…


Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Rep. Meier Honors Highland Bulldogs Baseball State Championship by Resolution

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) passed House Resolution 611 honoring the Highland Bulldogs baseball team Tuesday for their winning the Class 3A State Championship.  HR 611 recognizes the outstanding achievement…


Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Rep. Meier Honors Nashville Hornets Girls Softball State Championship by Resolution

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) passed House Resolution 610 honoring the Nashville Hornets girls softball team Tuesday for their winning the Class 2A State Championship.  HR 610 recognizes the outstanding…


Monday, June 29, 2015
Rep. Meier & Irvington Mayor Gera Sims to Conduct Ceremony Honoring POW/Korean War Veteran Sunday

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and Irvington Mayor Gera Sims will be conducting a public ceremony to honor WWII POW and Korean War Veteran Dr. Gerhard Malcharek in Irvington Sunday….


Thursday, June 25, 2015
Statement on Governor Bruce Rauner’s Veto of Unbalanced Illinois Budget

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) released the statement below following Governor Rauner’s veto of the 19 budget bills sent to him by the Illinois General Assembly: “This is refreshing news…


Monday, June 22, 2015
The Truth Behind the State Budget Stalemate

With nine days to go until a new state budget is scheduled to take effect July 1 there is one problem, the Democrats’ in control of the Illinois House and…


Monday, June 8, 2015
National Do-Not-Call List Facts

Placing telemarketing calls to wireless phones is – and always has been – illegal in most cases. Why the confusion about telemarketing to wireless phones? Consumers report receiving emails saying…


Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Constituents and Friends Meet with Rep. Meier in Springfield

Rep. Meier pictured with Trinklein Family: Gretchen, Charlie, Chuck Isringhaus, John, Abby and Mike. Last week Rep. Charlie’s friend of over 30 years came to visit along with the Trinklein…