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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, December 18, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Responds to Shocking Study on Looming Energy Crisis

HIGHLAND, IL – Following the release of the 2025 Resource Adequacy Study by the Illinois Power Agency, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and the Illinois Commerce Commission warning of an impending energy…


Friday, December 12, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Disappointed After Governor Signs Assisted-Suicide Bill

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the statement following the Governor’s signing of SB 1950, which legalizes physician-assisted suicide in Illinois. “I am deeply disappointed in Governor Pritzker’s decision to…


Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Recognized as One of Illinois’ Most Effective Legislators

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has been ranked the 3rd most effective House Republican by the Center for Effective Lawmaking. “When I go to Springfield, I figure…


Thursday, November 27, 2025
Meier Serves Dinner at First-Ever Thanksgiving Dinner for Homeless in Madison County

From Riverbender.com – With doors wide open to neighbors experiencing homelessness and those less fortunate, Madison County shared a Thanksgiving meal rooted in compassion and community. Madison County employees served…


Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Veto Session Recap: Transit, Immigration, & Energy

Democrats tap Southern Illinois to bail out Chicago’s broken transit system, limit immigration enforcement, and pass bill to raise your energy bills. Here’s what happened during Veto Session. Illinois Democrats…


Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier to Gov. Pritzker: Stop Blaming Trump for Your Failures

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order blaming President Trump for agricultural hardship sin Illinois: “JB Pritzker…


Friday, October 24, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier and IDNR Working to Allow Christmas Waterfowl Hunts

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) are responding following the release of 2026-2030 waterfowl season dates, which notably did not…


Thursday, October 23, 2025
Praying for the Bailey Family

State Representative Charlie Meier issued the following statement following the news that Darren Bailey’s son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren died in a helicopter crash in Montana: “I extend my deepest…


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…