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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Meier Issues Response to Governor Signing FY 24 Budget into Law

OKAWVILLE – State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) released the following statement upon Governor JB Pritzker affixing his signature to the FY 24 Illinois budget on Wednesday. Meier voted no on…


Thursday, April 6, 2023
Applications are OPEN for $175M grant program for hotels & restaurants

$175M in grants are available for restaurants, hotels & creative arts business through #ILB2B. Need help preparing to apply or determining eligibility? 100+ navigators across IL are available to support…


Monday, March 13, 2023
Session Update

We will start this update with a bit of good news! Congratulations to our state champions! The 109th District is home to four girls basketball state championship teams! Congratulations to the Class…


Saturday, December 31, 2022
Illinois Supreme Court halts the abolition of the cash bail system

The Illinois Supreme Court halted the abolition of the cash bail system hours before the new law was set to take effect. Without action, many criminals would have been able…


Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Meier’s Statement on Democrats’ Plan to Change the Rules to Elect More Judges

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement concerning his opposition to Illinois legislative Democrats’ plan to create more judgeships for Democrats: “When is enough is enough? The Democrats split the…


Thursday, November 25, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving!

Saturday, September 11, 2021
We will never forget

Today, September 11, marks the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks that changed our lives forever. We remember and honor those that lost their lives that day, and the heroes that…


Sunday, July 4, 2021
Happy 4th of July

Have a happy and safe 4th of July weekend!


Thursday, June 17, 2021
Rep. Meier Reacts to Wednesday’s Special Session

The Illinois House of Representatives met on Wednesday to work through several items left over from the Spring Legislative Session which had adjourned in the early hours on June 1st….


Monday, May 31, 2021
Gone But Never Forgotten