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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Rep. Meier Working to Protect Jobs for Workers with Disabilities

Rep. Meier shares his concerns about legislation pending in the Illinois House of Representatives (HB 793) that would put at least 50% of 14c workshop employees with developmental and intellectual…


Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Meier Congratulates Lady Rockets

On Wednesday, State Representative Charlie Meier congratulated the Okawville Lady Rockets on winning the state championship.


Monday, March 4, 2024
Invest in Veterans Week

Invest in Veterans Week honors the aspiring and established businesses owned by veterans of our armed forces. This week is a great time to support your favorite veteran-owned business!


Friday, March 1, 2024
Women Trailblazers in Illinois

Friday, March 1st marked the first day of Women’s History Month. This is a month filled with celebrations that honor the past, present, and future of women in our world….


Thursday, February 29, 2024
Lt. Governor Tours Murray Center with Rep. Charlie Meier

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton joined State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) on Thursday, February 22nd to tour the Murray Developmental Center in Centralia. “After many years of trying to schedule…


Wednesday, February 28, 2024
25th Illinois Product Expo Returns to Illinois State Fairgrounds March 2-3

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host the Illinois Product Expo March 2 and 3 in the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The Illinois Product Expo has…


Monday, February 26, 2024
House Republicans Working to Keep Radical California Emission Standards out of Illinois

Illinois House Republicans and thousands of concerned Illinois residents are working as part of statewide and local grassroots efforts to keep strict California Emission Standards from being enacted by radical…


Thursday, February 22, 2024
Rep. Meier Speaks Out Against Bill Allowing California to Control Illinois Vehicle Emission Laws

On Tuesday, February 20 House Democrats were planning to pass legislation (HB 1634) to force the Illinois EPA to adopt California emission standards to eliminate the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles…


Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Rep. Meier’s Statement on the Governor’s Budget Proposal

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker released his $52.7 billion budget proposal: “With no more bailouts from the federal government, our state budget…


Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Watch the Budget Address Today at Noon

You can watch today’s combined Budget and State of the State address live today at noon on ilga.gov.