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Friday, June 19, 2026
Charlie’s Capitol Catch Up: Grants, Budget, Biodiesel

June has been full of farming, community events, and more. Here’s what you should know. 109th District Communities Granted OSFM Small Equipment Funding A total of $6 million was awarded…


Thursday, June 18, 2026
Illinois bets on biodiesel: Expanding the market for domestic soybeans

Read the full article at Capitol News Illinois. GILMAN – At Incobrasa Industries, one of four soybean processing and biodiesel manufacturing companies in Illinois, a construction project is expected to…


Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Governor Pritzker Loves to Play the Blame Game

From The Caucus Blog: Rather than taking responsibility for the challenges facing Illinois, Governor Pritzker continues to point fingers and shift blame. Whether it’s the state budget, affordability, immigration, or…


Friday, June 5, 2026
Charlie’s Capitol Catch Up: Budget, Affordability, End of Session

Spring Session Ends with a Flurry of Legislative Action. State Representative Charlie Meier Votes No on Largest Budget in Illinois History “I voted no on this record-breaking, tax-hiking budget because…


Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Illinois grows millions of bushels of soybeans. Why aren’t we eating them?

From Capitol News Illinois Rep. Charlie Meier, R-Okawville, a farmer himself who raises about 1,000 acres of soybeans every year, noted that farmers follow price signals. “We are very conservative,…


Friday, May 22, 2026
Landan Carper Serves as Rep. Charlie Meier’s Page for the Day

Landan Carper from Saint Jacob served as Rep. Charlie Meier’s Page for the Day in the Illinois House of Representatives. “It is refreshing to see young people like Landan have…


Tuesday, May 19, 2026
GUN GRAB ALERT: Oppose HB 4471

❗️GUN GRAB ALERT❗️ With less than 2 weeks until the Spring Legislation Session ends, Illinois Democrats are at it again with out-of-touch policy. Sign up for my e-newsletter to stay…


Friday, May 15, 2026
Charlie’s Capitol Catch Up: Energy, Budget, Down on the Farm & More

With less than 3 weeks left in the Spring Session, there’s a lot going on. Here’s what you should know. Welcoming Local Women to Capitol for Leadership Event State Representative…


Thursday, May 14, 2026
WATCH: Meier’s Resolution to “Unplug Illinois” Passes House

HR 594 declares July 11, 2026 as Unplug Illinois Day and encourages Illinoisans to put down their cell phones, stay away from the screens, and enjoy the natural wonders of…


Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Rep. Meier Remembers his Mother on Mother’s Day

“I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day,” said Rep. Meier. “In memory of my mother, this year I went to give blood. I am a CMV-negative and O-positive…