State Representative Charlie Meier honored Trooper Clay Carns on the House Floor. His remarks are below: “On the evening of December 23, Illinois State Trooper Clay M. Carns observed debris…

“I wanted to take a minute and send out condolences and prayers to Trooper Clay Carns family,” said State Representative Charlie Meier. “Trooper Carns was killed two days before Christmas….

Today, we honor the Pledge of Allegiance and the values it represents: freedom, unity, and strength. Let’s remember the importance of standing together and upholding our shared American values! 

On this day in 1818, Illinois officially became the 21st state in the union. Since then, Illinois has been a beacon of innovation and economic opportunity in the Midwest. Happy…

Illinois has an estimated population of 640,000 white-tailed deer, which ranks 22nd in the nation. Deer hunting is a way of life for thousands of Illinois residents, and with firearm deer season…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) joined State Representatives David Friess (R-Red Bud) and Bill Hauter (R-Morton) to address growing concerns on harmful substances entering Illinois Department of…

Rep. Charlie Meier welcomed Colt Suedmeyer as a Page for the Day in Springfield last week. As Page for the Day, Suedmeyer visited Rep. Meier’s Springfield office, Leader Tony McCombie’s…

School Bus Safety Week is an important reminder to keep our children safe on their journey to and from school. Always stop for buses with flashing lights, stay alert in…

The Illinois Conservation Foundation’s new Illinois Outdoor Excellence Awards are designed to honor individuals and organizations whose efforts have significantly impacted conservation and outdoor recreation across Illinois. This year, the…

U.S. District Judge John Blakey declined to dismiss several criminal counts against Mike Madigan in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision earlier this year. In less than a…