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Friday, July 11, 2025
Charlie Meier Praises Federal Action to Defund Planned Parenthood, Calls for State-Level Protection

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, Charlie Meier applauded the federal government’s decisive action to strip Planned Parenthood of federal funding via the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Meier emphasized that no taxpayer…


Thursday, July 3, 2025
Meier Donates Pay Raise to Local Organizations

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) donated his annual pay raise given to lawmakers to local community organizations serving Southern Illinois. “Politicians do not deserve a pay raise…


Wednesday, July 2, 2025
109th District Libraries Awarded Grant Funding

The Illinois Secretary of State announced that several libraries in the 109th district will be receiving funding through the Public Library Per Capita Grant Program. These libraries in will receive…


Thursday, June 26, 2025
Meier Speaks at Dedication for John D. Cavaletto Agricultural Center

Kaskaskia College held a ceremony and ribbon cutting to commemorate the naming of the Animal Disease Laboratory the John D. Cavaletto Agricultural Center. Former State Representative John Cavaletto was able…


Monday, June 23, 2025
Meier Joins Lawsuit Challenging Democrats’ Unconstitutional Practices

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) joined Republican members of the Illinois House and Senate in a lawsuit filed in Sangamon County Court alleging multiple violations of the…


Friday, June 13, 2025
Meier: Madigan is Finally Going to Prison Where He Belongs

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has issued a statement on the sentencing of former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, who was sentenced in federal court to 7.5…


Thursday, June 12, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Donates Multimeters in Honor of Caleb Elliott

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) teamed up with the family of Caleb Thomas Elliot to donate multimeter digital testers to FFA chapters across Illinois. The FFA chapters…


Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up

Over the weekend, the Democrats in Springfield passed the largest budget in Illinois History. Once again, the budget has missed the mark, and hardworking Illinoisans will pay the price. This…


Sunday, June 1, 2025
Meier Votes No on Tax Hike, Democrat Pork, and Pay Raise for Legislators

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement following the passage of the State of Illinois Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, which Meier voted against: “Once again, the…


Saturday, May 31, 2025
Rep. Meier Resolution Declares August 11, 2025, as “Caleb’s Legacy: Electrical Awareness for a Safer Tomorrow Day”

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier has announced the passage of House Resolution 283, a measure that honors the life and passing of Caleb Thomas Elliott of Troy. Caleb…