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Monday, July 17, 2023
Virtual Job Fair July 25, Register Today

The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is hosting a virtual job fair on Tuesday, July 25 from 1-2 p.m. The job fair will be held online and is…


Friday, July 14, 2023
Zoom Meeting July 19 to Discuss Legislation Impacting Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Rep. Meier is hosting a Zoom meeting with workshops in Illinois on July 19th at 10:00 am concerning legislation pending in the Illinois House of Representatives (House Bill 793) that…


Friday, July 14, 2023
News Update: Storm Recovery, State Finances, Down on the Farm

As I wrote to you last week, after the strong storms that swept through our area, I worked hard to get the Governor to issue disaster declarations in our area….


Thursday, July 13, 2023
Republican Lawmakers Call for Hearings into New Reports of Abuse and Neglect at Illinois Group Homes and Developmentally Disabled Facilities

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville), State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton), and State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) held a press conference on Wednesday where they issued new demands for joint hearings…


Thursday, July 13, 2023
Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation for Washington County due to Severe Weather

Governor JB Pritzker has issued a Disaster Proclamation based on the severe weather, tornadoes, and derecho that affected Coles, Cook, Edgar, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Sangamon, and Washington Counties on June 29th continuing…


Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Meier Renews Calls for Hearings and Plan to Stop Abuse at SODCs and CILAs

Today State Representatives Charlie Meier, Dave Severin, and State Senator Terri Bryant held a press conference on Zoom to discuss the Department of Human Services’ continued failure to protect developmentally…


Wednesday, July 12, 2023
MEDIA ADVISORY: REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS RESPOND TO EXPANDED REPORTS OF ABUSE AT STATE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERS

Who: State Senator Terri Bryant (Murphysburo), and State Representatives Charlie Meier (Okawville) and Dave Severin (Benton) What: With the Department of Human Services’ continued failure to protect developmentally disabled persons at state-run…


Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Week in Review: Fentanyl, budget, jobs & more

FENTANYL How much fentanyl crosses our southern border? One of the most dangerous and deadly drugs pervading our nation currently is fentanyl. The flow of this powerful drug coming into the United States…


Monday, July 10, 2023
National Independent Retailer Month

This month we are celebrating the small and local businesses that drive growth in our communities. Independent retailers keep our local economies strong while creating opportunities for our families, friends,…


Friday, July 7, 2023
How much Fentanyl crosses our southern border?

One of the most dangerous and deadly drugs pervading our nation currently is fentanyl. The flow of this powerful drug coming into the United States from Mexico continues to skyrocket,…