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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
National SBDC Day

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…


Tuesday, March 14, 2023
House Back in Session, Watch Live Here

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


Monday, March 13, 2023
Session Update

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…


Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Rep. Meier & Jacobs React to Governor’s Proposal to Repurpose Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center

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…


Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Local Law Enforcement Join Rep. Meier Urging Passage of Legislation to Improve Safety and Care at Illinois Group Homes

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) at a Capitol press conference on Tuesday, discussed his legislative proposals to help improve the safety and well-being of residents at Community Integrated Living…


Tuesday, March 7, 2023
VIDEO: Law Enforcement Join Meier Urging Passage of CILA Safety Reform

At a Capitol press conference on Tuesday, State Rep. Charlie Meier discussed his legislative proposals to help improve the safety and well-being of residents at Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs)…


Friday, March 3, 2023
Capitol Update 3-3-23

I hope you got a chance to enjoy some of the beautiful weather we had mid-week while I was in Springfield at the Capitol. This week I was pleased to…


Thursday, March 2, 2023
Rep. Meier to Co-Host Farmland Assessment Meeting March 13

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is co-hosting a farmland assessment meeting with the Bond County Farm Bureau for farmers to learn more about increasing property assessments. The meeting will be…


Tuesday, February 28, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Meier’s Sister, Marilee Roethemeyer Singing the Lord’s Prayer to the House of Representatives

At the start of Tuesday’s February 28th House session, Rep. Meier’s sister, Marilee Roethemeyer sang the Lord’s Prayer to the Illinois House of Representatives.


Friday, February 24, 2023
Capitol Update

As we begin a new legislative session in the Illinois General Assembly, I want to keep you updated on what is happening in Springfield and the work I’m doing on…