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Monday, September 8, 2025
WATCH: Rep. Charlie Meier Grills DHS Over Mismanagement

During the Legislative Audit Commission’s meeting in August, Rep. Charlie Meier grilled the Illinois Department of Human Services on their mismanagement that has been revealed in recent audits. Watch Meier’s…


Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up

New Laws, Tire Recycling, Blood Drive, Energy Crisis, & more! State Representative Charlie Meier’s (R-Okawville) bill, HB 2196, is now law. This law makes it easier for small poultry farmers to farm…


Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier’s Greenville Tire Recycling Event Draws Crowd

GREENVILLE, IL â€“ State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) hosted a free tire recycling event in Greenville. The event drew hundreds of residents, and a semi-truck was filled with everything from combine tires…


Friday, August 22, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Hosting Blood Drive

Rep. Charlie Meier is teaming up with the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce & ImpactLife to host a blood drive! To schedule an appointment, visit this link, or call ImpactLife at 800-747-5401. Additional questions? Call…


Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier’s Poultry Bill Becomes Law

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier’s (R-Okawville) bill, HB 2196, is now law. This law makes it easier for small poultry farmers to farm and sell poultry with less regulation from…


Sunday, August 17, 2025
Meier Says Gov. Pritzker’s Signature on SB 328 Deals Another Blow to Illinois Businesses

OKAWVILLE, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement regarding Governor J.B. Pritzker’s signing of Senate Bill 328, legislation that will greatly increase frivolous lawsuits into law. House…


Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Charlie Meier Announces New Turn Lane at Wesclin School

TRENTON, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has announced that the new turn lane at Wesclin School on Route 160 is now open for traffic. “Years ago, I was…


Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Charlie Meier’s Tire Recycling Event Draws Big Crowd

TRENTON, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) hosted a free tire recycling event in Trenton. The event drew hundreds of residents, and a semi-truck was completely packed to the…


Tuesday, July 29, 2025
STATE REP. CHARLIE MEIER SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO REPEAL RADICAL GREEN NEW DEAL LAW, SAVE ILLINOIS’ ENERGY GRID

OKAWVILLE, IL – Amid a rising crisis of electricity unaffordability for working families and businesses in southern Illinois, Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is sponsoring two pieces of legislation that would repeal…


Friday, July 18, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Hosts Mobile Office Hours Across 109th District

Rep. Charlie Meier hosted Mobile Office Hours across his district to give constituents the opportunity to voice their concerns, talk about state issues, and meet with their State Representative. Meier…