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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…


Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Community Turns Out for Rep. Charlie Meier’s Senior Fair

Rep. Charlie Meier’s annual Senior Fair was a success as hundreds flocked to the Highland VFW for information and connection. Meier hosts this event annually and gathers vendors from across…


Friday, October 3, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up: Energy, Immigration, & All Things 109th District

State Representative Charlie Meier here, keeping you in the loop on all things Springfield and the 109th District. As your energy bills skyrocket, House Dems solution is to raise them…


Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Celebrates 85th Anniversary of Kaskaskia College

From WJBD: Kaskaskia College celebrated its 85th birthday over the weekend with various activities for the family, students, and potential students. Board Chair Bill Hawley opened the program. “This college…


Friday, September 26, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Hosting Free Senior Fair

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is hosting a free Senior Fair in Highland. Representative Meier’s Senior Fair is an opportunity for local and state agencies to inform…


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…