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Friday, November 3, 2023
News Update

I hope you and your family had a fun and safe Halloween. As I wrote to you last week, the first week of veto session was slow, with only one…


Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Meier on FOX 2 Discussing Importance of Protecting Jobs for Disabled Workers

“If we go up to minimum wage, there will be less workers here. Adult daycares cost about $1,800 a month, and they don’t get the dignity of working,” Rep. Meier…


Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Staying Safe for Halloween

The celebration of Halloween has been around for more than a thousand years. Originally a religious observance, today Halloween is considered a holiday for dress-up and fun, especially for children. By…


Monday, October 30, 2023
A documentary airs on PBS tonight telling the story of neglect during the pandemic

Last year I co-sponsored legislation (SB1405) that became law to ensure individuals with disabilities, senior citizens, and other healthcare facility residents are permitted to have visitors during a public health…


Monday, October 30, 2023
Small Business Seminar in Collinsville Nov. 1

Don’t forget! Madison County Community Development and the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois will be hosting a Small Business Seminar. Registration is free!


Saturday, October 28, 2023
National First Responders Day

This National First Responders Day we honor the courage and commitment of our police, fire, EMS, and dispatchers. Thank you to all these heroes who work every day to keep…


Friday, October 27, 2023
Rep. Meier and Advocates Defend Jobs for Workers with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and their advocates joined State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield on Wednesday to send a message to…


Friday, October 27, 2023
News Update

This week the House was in Springfield on Tuesday and Wednesday for Veto Session and Thursday’s session was canceled. Over the two days, there was very little work done with…


Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Rep. Meier Defends Jobs for Workers with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities

“We are here to protect the jobs of our residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.” – Rep. Meier


Tuesday, October 24, 2023
MEIER & STUART TO SHARE CONCERNS ABOUT LEGISLATION IMPACTING WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES

Who: Assistant Republican Leader Charlie Meier (R-Okawville), State Representative Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville), John Huelskamp, Executive Director of Community Link, and employees and providers impacted by the legislation. What: Lawmakers and…