It’s summertime in Illinois, and that means everyone has to be aware of the high heat and humidity that can be common for days and weeks at a time. And…

As we close out the Independence Day week, I hope you had some time to celebrate safely and pause to reflect on the freedoms secured by our Founding Fathers and…

Wishing all a safe and happy Independence Day today! Have a great 4th of July.

As a general rule, consumer fireworks are not legal in Illinois. The Pyrotechnic Use Act, passed in 1942, bans the sale, possession and use of all consumer fireworks. These items…

Three bills sponsored by State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) were signed into law on Friday by Governor Pritzker. The bills include improving ambulance service in Clinton County,  increasing awareness of…

The Biden administration has once again dealt a blow to Illinois-based Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) and similar agricultural companies with the recent announcement of increased quotas of biomass-based diesel…

On Thursday June 29th, State Representatives Charlie Meier, Kevin Schmidt, and Amy Elik will be hosting a Telephone Town Hall at 6 pm. Join them to hear a 2023 session…

Illinois lawmakers worked to lift the 36-year ban on new nuclear energy construction permits this spring, with Senate Bill 76 receiving bipartisan support and headed to the Governor. Since 1987,…

State Representative Charlie Meier’s office will be hosting traveling office hours in Greenville today (Tuesday, June 27) to meet with constituents that have an issue or concern with the state…

State Representative Charlie Meier was a featured speaker at the Voice of Reason’s 2023 Annual Meeting held June 11. The Voice of Reason (VOR) is a national organization founded 40…