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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Charlie’s Capital Update: Budget Address, Energy, Taxes, & More

Here’s an update from Springfield on some topics you may be interested in. Pritzker’s Budget Blame Game Won’t Make Life More Affordable for Illinois Families Governor JB Pritzker delivered his…


Friday, February 6, 2026
Charlie’s Capitol Catch Up: Affordability, School Choice, Murray Center, & More

Here’s an update of on some important topics you should know about and what’s going on around the 109th district. Democrats Want to Tax Your Campfires & Firepits When it…


Friday, January 16, 2026
Charlie’s Capitol Catch Up: 2A, Energy, Hunting Season, & More

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…


Monday, January 5, 2026
IDNR Revises South Zone Waterfowl Season Dates for 2026-2030

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…


Friday, December 19, 2025
Merry Christmas from Rep. Charlie Meier

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…


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…