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Monday, March 3, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up

Happy March! This week, I’ll update you on what I’ve been up to around the district, legislation I’ve filed to protect your Second Amendment rights, the recent HBIA/HBIS audit report,…


Friday, February 28, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Provides Update on Cancer Treatment

O’FALLON, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) provided an update following the completion of his radiation treatment for prostate cancer: “I finished my final treatment of my first round…


Thursday, February 27, 2025
Meier on HBIS/HBIA Audit Results: “Shut it Down!”

State Representative Charlie Meier released the following statement in response to the Illinois Auditor General’s report on the state-run HBIA/HBIS program for undocumented immigrants, which far exceeded enrollment and cost…


Thursday, February 27, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Introduces Second Amendment Heritage Bill Package

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has introduced the ‘Second Amendment Heritage’ bill package, which aims to fortify the Second Amendment rights of Illinois citizens. “Your Second Amendment…


Monday, February 24, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up

As we begin a new week, I wanted to give you an update on what I’ve been up to around the district and what’s going on around the state. FACEBOOK…


Monday, February 24, 2025
Follow Rep. Meier’s New Facebook Page

I’m excited to announce that I have a new Facebook dedicated solely to state-related issues and topics. To follow along my legislative work and representative work, please follow it at this…


Friday, February 21, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Introduces ‘Ultrasound Opportunity Act’

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has introduced the ‘Ultrasound Opportunity Act,’ which would give pregnant women the opportunity to have an ultrasound before having an abortion. “The…


Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) released the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker presented a virtual Budget Address for members of the Illinois General Assembly today. “Today, Governor Pritzker showed…


Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up

I hope you’re all staying warm as we deal with another snowy weather system moving in. I wanted to take time and update you on what’s been happening around the…


Thursday, February 13, 2025
Judge Rules FOID Card Act Unconstitutional; State Rep. Charlie Meier Calls for Repeal

HIGHLAND, IL – Judge T. Scott Webb issued his order and finding in People of the State of Illinois v. Vivian Brown and found that certain elements of the FOID…