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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Illinois grows millions of bushels of soybeans. Why aren’t we eating them?

From Capitol News Illinois Rep. Charlie Meier, R-Okawville, a farmer himself who raises about 1,000 acres of soybeans every year, noted that farmers follow price signals. “We are very conservative,…


Friday, May 22, 2026
Landan Carper Serves as Rep. Charlie Meier’s Page for the Day

Landan Carper from Saint Jacob served as Rep. Charlie Meier’s Page for the Day in the Illinois House of Representatives. “It is refreshing to see young people like Landan have…


Thursday, May 21, 2026
State Representative Charlie Meier Honors the Life of Officer Dave Jordan

Late Tuesday night, New Baden Police Officer Dave Jordan lost his life. “Officer Jordan went to great lengths to make his community better,” said Rep. Charlie Meier. “And make no…


Tuesday, May 19, 2026
GUN GRAB ALERT: Oppose HB 4471

❗️GUN GRAB ALERT❗️ With less than 2 weeks until the Spring Legislation Session ends, Illinois Democrats are at it again with out-of-touch policy. Sign up for my e-newsletter to stay…


Monday, May 18, 2026
Greenville Awarded State Grant for Safe Routes to Schools

The City of Greenville was awarded a grant through the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program for improvements to the sidewalk near Greenville Elementary School. “I was…


Friday, May 15, 2026
Charlie’s Capitol Catch Up: Energy, Budget, Down on the Farm & More

With less than 3 weeks left in the Spring Session, there’s a lot going on. Here’s what you should know. Welcoming Local Women to Capitol for Leadership Event State Representative…


Thursday, May 14, 2026
WATCH: Meier’s Resolution to “Unplug Illinois” Passes House

HR 594 declares July 11, 2026 as Unplug Illinois Day and encourages Illinoisans to put down their cell phones, stay away from the screens, and enjoy the natural wonders of…


Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Rep. Meier Remembers his Mother on Mother’s Day

“I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day,” said Rep. Meier. “In memory of my mother, this year I went to give blood. I am a CMV-negative and O-positive…


Monday, May 11, 2026
Roger Stieg’s Hall of Fame Recognition Honored by Rep. Charlie Meier

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) passed House Resolution 865 to honor Roger Stieg’s induction to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Class of 2026. “Roger…


Friday, May 8, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier Continues Fight for “Dignity in Pay Act” Funding

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is continuing his work to advocate on behalf of workers with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The “Dignity in Pay Act” passed during…