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Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Murray Center Lawsuit in Federal Court Obtains Positive Outcome

On Thursday, March 3, the federal lawsuit filed on behalf of Murray Center and all seven State Operated Developmental Centers (SODC) was dismissed after the court ruled positive for current…


Monday, February 29, 2016
Four Years Later Murray Center Remains Open

Four years ago former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced his plans to close the Warren G. Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia. The Governor scheduled its closure for the Spring…


Tuesday, February 9, 2016
BND Editorial: Judges push their Dance, Dance Revolution

Belleville News-Democrat EditorialFebruary 7, 2016 Illinois state Rep. Charlie Meier has the right idea about closing the loophole those three slippery St. Clair County judges are using to avoid a run…


Thursday, February 4, 2016
Rep. Meier Sponsors Legislation to Make it Clear if Judges Want to be Re-Elected, Retention is the Only Option

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) filed legislation today to make it clear that when a judge is up for election, retention is the only option to remain on the…


Monday, February 1, 2016
Rep. Meier Co-Sponsors Plan to Fund Higher Education and MAP Grants

With Illinois’ public universities and community colleges approaching eight months without receiving state funding as result of the ongoing budget stalemate. State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) co-sponsored legislation to fund…


Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Statement on Governor Rauner’s State of the State

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner gave his second annual State of the State today before members of the Illinois General Assembly. Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) released the following statement:…


Monday, January 11, 2016
Rep. Meier Encourages Constituents To Sign Up For License Sticker Renewal Notices

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is encouraging constituents to sign up for email renewal notices for license plate stickers. With the state still lacking a budget, the Illinois Secretary of…


Monday, January 11, 2016
House Delays Session Until Jan. 27, Rep. Meier Not Happy

With only a few days’ notice, Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) cancelled House session scheduled the week of January 11, delaying the first session of the New Year until…


Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Rep. Meier Announces New Laws Taking Effect January 1

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) announced there are 237 new laws scheduled to take effect January 1, 2016. Rep. Meier called attention to several new laws which may be of…


Friday, December 11, 2015
Funds Owed to Local Government Expected to be Released

Illinois lottery winners to be paid for IOUs After months of gridlock, the State of Illinois will be releasing funds owed to local municipalities for the maintenance of roads and…