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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Meier Celebrates Bacon Day at the Capitol

We’re celebrating Illinois Bacon Day at the Capitol today in honor of the pork producers who #BringHomeTheBacon for Illinois. 🥓 House Resolution 823 celebrates May 6th as Illinois Bacon Day….


Thursday, April 30, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier Joins Daily Show with CJ Nasello

State Representative Charlie Meier joins CJ Nasello during the Chamber’s 40th! The two discuss how important the Chamber is, how much the area has grown, and so much more! Representative Meier also…


Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Rep. Meier Offers Advice in Wake of Storms

State Representative Charlie Meier is reminding local residents of best practices following the severe thunderstorms and at least one tornado on Monday afternoon throughout Southern Illinois. Rep. Meier is offering…


Friday, April 24, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier Welcomes Local Women to Capitol for Annual Leadership Event

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier welcomed two outstanding local leaders, Dr. India Johnson and Kayla Gentz, to the Illinois Capitol as part of the House Republicans’ annual Women…


Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier Slams Democratic Redistricting Power Grab

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued a strong rebuke following the passage of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 28 (HJRCA 28), legislation advanced by Illinois Democrats that…


Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Stop the Redistricting Power Grab! Sign Our Petition!

I’m contacting you today to sound the alarm about a proposed constitutional amendment from Illinois Democrats which would further weaken standards for fair legislative maps and make partisan gerrymandering even…


Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Charlie’s Capitol Catch Up: Bills, 2A, Around the District, & More

Last week was the House Third Reading Deadline. Let me fill you in. Moving Bills Ahead of last Friday’s deadline, I was working to make sure my bills were moving….


Friday, April 17, 2026
State Rep. Charlie Meier Honors Two Breese Central State Champs at Capitol

“I am honored to have Breese Central Cougar Women Basketball Team and Cheerleading Team to the Capitol today,” said Rep. Charlie Meier. “Both of these teams are State Champions and…


Thursday, April 16, 2026
Meier Stands Up for 2A at IGOLD

State Represenative Charlie Meier joined Second Amdnement advocates from across Illinois for Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD). “The Second Amendment is not up for grabs,” said Rep. Charlie Meier….


Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier Joins Advocates to Demand Changes at DHS

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and disability advocates held a press conference in Springfield to spotlight a series of reform bills aimed at addressing critical failures within the…