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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Meier wants fix to unemployment system failures and anti-corruption reform to take center stage during lame duck session

With the Illinois General Assembly set to begin its lame duck session on Friday. State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) says he is “skeptical about Governor Pritzker and the Democrat controlled…


Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Rep. Meier: IDPH Offers Guidance for Essential Caregivers at Long-Term Care Facilities and Nursing Homes

Family and close friends may now visit and provide care for their loved one residing in a long-term care facility or nursing home, upon approval from the health provider. A…


Monday, December 7, 2020
Rep. Meier’s Statement on Madigan’s Commitment to Increase the Income Tax

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement after Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan told colleagues today he would work to help pass an income tax increase for Governor…


Thursday, November 19, 2020
Rep. Meier’s Statement on U.S. Attorney Indictments Against Four of Madigan’s Allies

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) released the following statement after the U.S. Attorney’s announcement of indictments against Speaker Madigan’s allies which include Mike McClain, Anne Pramaggiore, John Hooker and Jay…


Monday, October 26, 2020
Statement Concerning Governor Pritzker’s COVID Restrictions

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker announced enhanced restrictions on bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues for Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, and…


Friday, October 9, 2020
Meier: COVID Restrictions Lifted for Metro East Region

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued a statement following the news that Illinois’ COVID restrictions for Metro East Region 4 have been lifted. Region 4 includes the following counties; Bond,…


Thursday, September 24, 2020
Meier Appointed to Human Services Committee by Republican Leader

Services Committee.  The committee makes critical decisions concerning the healthcare of our most vulnerable, including Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and many other services important to Illinois residents. “Providing…


Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Meier Earned a 98% Pro-Manufacturing Rating from the IL Manufacturers’ Association

Friday, September 4, 2020
Rep. Meier Urges Governor to Change Method for Implementing COVID Restrictions

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is urging the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Governor Pritzker to utilize hospitalization data instead of using a flawed method of new positive…


Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Meier’s Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Enhanced Restrictions for Metro East

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) released the following statement after Governor Pritzker announced enhanced restrictions for Metro East businesses: “I keep hearing from constituents that do not trust the decisions…