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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Rep. Meier Congratulates Chuck Melton II, Member of Team USA Wheelchair Rugby

Rep. Meier read HR 516 on Wednesday to congratulate Charles Randall “Chuck” Melton II on representing our great nation as a member of Team USA Wheelchair Rugby for a decade…


Tuesday, February 6, 2024
House Returns Feb. 6 for Session

The Illinois House of Representatives will reconvene today Tuesday, February 6. You may watch the session live here.


Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Happy birthday, President Reagan!

On this day 113 years ago, President Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois. Happy birthday, President Reagan!


Saturday, February 3, 2024
Black History Month

Black History Month is a time to recognize the history, culture, and achievements of African Americans. This month-long celebration has been observed since 1976. The 2024 theme for Black History…


Friday, February 2, 2024
News Update

Last week we were scheduled to be in Springfield for the legislative session Tuesday through Thursday, but Thursday was canceled and there was very little done on Tuesday and Wednesday….


Friday, February 2, 2024
Wear Red Day

Today is National Wear Red Day. Be sure to wear red in an effort to bring awareness to heart disease in women and support women’s heart health.


Thursday, February 1, 2024
Rep. Meier Supports Legislation to Protect Family Farms

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) teamed up with lawmakers from the House and Senate, along with the Illinois Farm Bureau on Wednesday to discuss the Family Farm Preservation Act. According…


Thursday, February 1, 2024
Happy Freedom Day

Happy Freedom Day! On February 1st, 1865, Illinois became the first state in the union to ratify the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the United States. 


Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Rep. Meier Talks About Legislation to Protect Illinois Farms

According to State Representative Charlie Meier, “The estate tax has devastated family farms for decades as these farms are often sold to pay the inheritance tax. Improving estate tax exemptions…


Monday, January 29, 2024
Federal and Illinois Tax Season Starts January 29

The Illinois Department of Revenue will begin accepting 2023 state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 29. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) also begins accepting federal income tax returns on this date. For…