State Representative Charlie Meier’s office will be hosting traveling office hours in Greenville on Tuesday, March 28 to meet with constituents that have an issue or concern with the state…

Happy Spring! At the farm, we’re getting ready for a busy Spring and at the Capitol the legislative session is also in full swing! Legislative Update: This week, the Illinois…

A recent lawsuit filed on March 22 by Sierra Club Illinois could increase electricity rates depending on the outcome in court. The lawsuit seeks to close Illinois’ largest producer of…

Through the Back to Business (B2B) program, the State of Illinois is offering $175 million in grants for businesses in industries hardest-hit by the pandemic, specifically, restaurants, hotels and businesses…

Legislation proposed by Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier would improve checks and balances in the State House by providing downstate Illinois more representation in the legislature and save taxpayers over…

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! We were seeing some green this week at the Capitol as we welcomed the Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team to the Capitol. I am a strong…

Did you know Illinois Small Business Development Centers are located throughout the state and provide information, confidential business guidance, training, and other resources for start-ups and existing small businesses? Learn…

The Illinois House of Representatives is back in session today. You may listen or watch live at Noon here.

We will start this update with a bit of good news! Congratulations to our state champions! The 109th District is home to four girls basketball state championship teams! Congratulations to the Class…

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) have been the lead House Republican members working to identify and correct ongoing problems at Choate Mental Health and…