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Thursday, October 9, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Donates Hog to Local Food Pantries

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…


Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Hundreds Participate in Tire Recycling Event Hosted by Rep. Meier in Troy

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…


Friday, September 12, 2025
Thank You for Donating Blood!

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


Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up

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…


Friday, May 30, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Speaks Out Against Assisted Suicide

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…


Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up

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…


Friday, May 23, 2025
Meier Raises Alarm on New Service Tax Proposal

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…


Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up

I’m back in Springfield this week for another busy deadline week in the House. This week is the deadline to pass Senate Bills through House Committees. I wanted to take…


Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up

I’ve been keeping busy in Springfield and around the district and would like to update you on some stuff you should know. Last week was an eventful deadline week, and…


Monday, March 31, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up

I hope you’ve all been doing well! I had another very busy week. In Springfield, we were scheduled to be in Session until last Friday, but the Speaker abruptly cancelled…