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Thursday, April 10, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier’s Poultry Bill Gives Big Benefits to Specialty Farmers

SPRINGFIELD, IL – This week, State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) passed HB 2196 through the House unanimously. This bill makes it easier for small poultry farmers to farm and sell…


Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Calls Out Mismanagement at DHS

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) joined State Representatives Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), Patrick Sheehan (R-Homer Glen), and Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) to discuss the failures and mismanagement at several…


Thursday, April 3, 2025
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Every child deserves to grow up feeling safe, valued, and supported. Child abuse prevention starts with awareness, education, and a commitment to creating environments where children can thrive. This month…


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…


Thursday, March 27, 2025
Titus Jefferson Serves as Rep. Meier’s Page for the Day

State Representative Charlie Meier welcomed Titus Jefferson to Springfield to serve as his Page for the Day. Titus is from Pocahontas. He is an eighth grader in the Greenville School…


Thursday, March 27, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Takes Stand Against iGaming on KMOX

Rep. Charlie Meier joined Megan Lynch on Total Information AM to discuss his opposition to recent iGaming proposals. “This bill would bring slots and poker to the fingertips of millions…


Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Signs on to Anti-Corruption Package

SPRINGFIELD, IL – House Republican lawmakers presented a legislative proposal to bring forward an opportunity for ethics reform in the Illinois Capitol. The proposals aim to put the public’s faith…


Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Rep. Meier Discusses Second Amendment Heritage Bill Package on The Morning Newswatch

Rep. Charlie Meier joined Tom Miller on WJPF’s The Morning Newswatch to discuss his Second Amendment Heritage Bill Package. Listen to his interview below. https://www.wjpf.com/episode/newsradio-wjpf-interview-with-charlie-meier-march-12-2025/


Monday, March 24, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up

Last week was an extremely busy week in Springfield, and we adjourned Friday and the first major deadline for bills to pass House committees is now passed. We saw thousands…


Thursday, March 20, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Opposes Internet Gambling in Illinois

HIGHLAND, IL – A new proposal from a Chicago Democrat could bring slots and poker to the fingertips of millions of Illinoisans. HB 3080 would legalize so-called ‘iGaming’ in Illinois….