State Representative Charlie Meier issued a statement following the passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) state budget scheduled to take effect July 1, 2023: “The state budget crafted and…

Lawmakers return to Springfield this week to finally address the state budget. It is our sincere hope that Democrats will lift their moratorium and invite Republicans to the negotiating table…

The Illinois House of Representatives will return to business today. You may watch and listen live today (May 24) at 11 am here: https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) is accepting applications for the Governor’s Hometown Awards (GHTA) program. GHTA gives formal recognition to those who contributed to…

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has released the application for the Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit. State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) supported the legislation…

Thank you to the EMS workers across the state who save lives and help people through their most critical moments. Happy EMS Week and thank you for all that you…

At a press conference last night in the state capitol, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and Assistant Republican Leader Charlie Meier gave an update on legislative session, which was slated…

As usual, the end of the legislative session is unpredictable, disorganized, and anything but transparent for taxpayers. Hopefully, this newsletter today sheds a little bit of light on what has…

State Representative Charlie Meier received the 2023 Public Service Award for his demonstration of ongoing support for creating jobs and affordable energy. “I am honored to receive the Public Service…

The Illinois House of Representatives will return to business today. You may watch and listen live at 11:30 am here: https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp