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Friday, May 23, 2025
Meier Raises Alarm on New Service Tax Proposal

A new proposal is making the rounds in Springfield that would establish a new sales tax on services across the state. This new service tax would cover almost all services…


Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Emcees Nashville Chamber Banquet

State Representative Charlie Meier emceed the Nashville Chamber of Commerce ‘Citizens of the Year’ banquet which is held annually to honor local citizens who go above and beyond to help…


Wednesday, May 14, 2025
House Republicans Stand Firm in Defense of Second Amendment

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois House Republican lawmakers gathered at the Capitol today to show their support for law-abiding gun owners. State Representatives Charlie Meier (Okawville), Regan Deering (Decatur), and Patrick…


Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Meier Fights Back Against Democrats Attempt to Ban Styrofoam Containers

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Last night, SB 1531 passed through the House Energy & Environment Committee. State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is a member of this committee and fought against the out-of-touch…


Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Meier Awarded Legislator of the Year from IACAA for His Work Supporting Seniors

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) was awarded the Vince Demuzio Legislator of the Year from the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA) for 2025. Jessica Backs, Executive…


Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up

I’m back in Springfield this week for another busy deadline week in the House. This week is the deadline to pass Senate Bills through House Committees. I wanted to take…


Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Standing Up for Families Amid DHS Mistreatments

Rep. Charlie Meier is fighting alongside the Dorsey Family as they try to keep their son from being moved to a state facility hundreds of miles from home. Gregory Dorsey…


Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Meier Calls Out Pritzker’s Dangerous Rhetoric

Last weekend, Governor Pritzker crossed a dangerous line in calling for violence and mass disruption against Republicans. Even going so far as to say, “These Republicans cannot know a moment…


Friday, April 25, 2025
Rep. Meier Honors Two Young Men Who Became Heroes

Rep. Charlie Meier honored two local young men who saw smoke billowing out of the windows at the senior apartments in Nashville late Wednesday night. They called emergency services, but…


Thursday, April 24, 2025
Meier Meets Murray Parents in Springfield

This week, Rep. Charlie Meier met with the Murray Parents Association in Springfield. Meier has been an advocate for the Murray Parents and people with disabilities across Illinois for many…