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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Illinois Soybean Growers Hosting Grain Bin Safety Webinar

Grain bin entrapments remain one of the leading causes of farm fatalities, with incidents rising in recent years. The Illinois Soybean Growers are hosting a free Grain Bin Safety Webinar…


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!


Monday, September 8, 2025
WATCH: Rep. Charlie Meier Grills DHS Over Mismanagement

During the Legislative Audit Commission’s meeting in August, Rep. Charlie Meier grilled the Illinois Department of Human Services on their mismanagement that has been revealed in recent audits. Watch Meier’s…


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…


Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier’s Greenville Tire Recycling Event Draws Crowd

GREENVILLE, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) hosted a free tire recycling event in Greenville. The event drew hundreds of residents, and a semi-truck was filled with everything from combine tires…


Friday, August 22, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Hosting Blood Drive

Rep. Charlie Meier is teaming up with the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce & ImpactLife to host a blood drive! To schedule an appointment, visit this link, or call ImpactLife at 800-747-5401. Additional questions? Call…


Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier’s Poultry Bill Becomes Law

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier’s (R-Okawville) bill, HB 2196, is now law. This law makes it easier for small poultry farmers to farm and sell poultry with less regulation from…


Sunday, August 17, 2025
Meier Says Gov. Pritzker’s Signature on SB 328 Deals Another Blow to Illinois Businesses

OKAWVILLE, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement regarding Governor J.B. Pritzker’s signing of Senate Bill 328, legislation that will greatly increase frivolous lawsuits into law. House…


Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Charlie Meier Announces New Turn Lane at Wesclin School

TRENTON, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has announced that the new turn lane at Wesclin School on Route 160 is now open for traffic. “Years ago, I was…


Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Charlie Meier’s Tire Recycling Event Draws Big Crowd

TRENTON, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) hosted a free tire recycling event in Trenton. The event drew hundreds of residents, and a semi-truck was completely packed to the…