Here’s what’s going on in the 109th district. Second Amendment I’ve been hearing from many of you about your opposition to restrictive gun bills which would place more burdens on…

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has revised the South Zone waterfowl season dates for the 2026-2030 seasons based on input from waterfowl hunters. Under the revised plan, the…

Merry Christmas to You and Your Family! As 2025 draws to a close and we look ahead to the new year, I would like to wish you and your loved…

Earlier this year, State Representative Charlie Meier purchased a hog at the Bond County Youth Auction. He had the hog processed at Grantfork Meats and donated half of the meat…

State Representative Charlie Meier hosted a free Tire Recycling Event in Troy, alongside the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce, at Triad High School. Hundreds in the community participated and two…

Thank you to everyone who donated blood at my blood drive yesterday with Impact Life in Troy! You all made an impact!

New Laws, Tire Recycling, Blood Drive, Energy Crisis, & more! State Representative Charlie Meier’s (R-Okawville) bill, HB 2196, is now law. This law makes it easier for small poultry farmers to farm…

The Illinois House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1950, which allows for physician assisted suicide. All Republicans and some Democrats voted against the measure, but it still received enough votes…

I’m back in Springfield this week for the final week of the spring legislative session. We eagerly await the budget and expect the largest in the state’s history. I want…

A new proposal is making the rounds in Springfield that would establish a new sales tax on services across the state. This new service tax would cover almost all services…