State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) released the statement below following Governor Rauner’s veto of the 19 budget bills sent to him by the Illinois General Assembly: “This is refreshing news…

With nine days to go until a new state budget is scheduled to take effect July 1 there is one problem, the Democrats’ in control of the Illinois House and…

Placing telemarketing calls to wireless phones is – and always has been – illegal in most cases. Why the confusion about telemarketing to wireless phones? Consumers report receiving emails saying…

Rep. Meier pictured with Trinklein Family: Gretchen, Charlie, Chuck Isringhaus, John, Abby and Mike. Last week Rep. Charlie’s friend of over 30 years came to visit along with the Trinklein…

Photo courtesy of BND On Sunday May 31st, the Illinois Senate approved a bill to make handicap-accessible park projects a priority.  State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) sponsored the legislation.The legislation…

On Saturday, the Illinois House of Representatives adopted a resolution honoring a fallen National Guardsman, Staff Sgt. Joshua Melton of Breese.  House Joint Resolution 74 (HJR 74) sponsored by State…

Rep. Meier pictured with Anna Krenz of Hoyelton on Wednesday, May 27. Anna was Rep. Meier’s Page for a Day.

Rep. Meier pictured with the Clark Triplets from Plainfield. Pictured with their grandparents Patsy and Merle Minor, Mikayla, Danielle, and Chandler Clark. Center is Rep. Meier.

Jacob Tourville meets with Rep. Meier on the House floor as Page for the Day on Friday, May 19th. Jacob Tourville and his mother Tina pictured with Rep. Meier outside…

In less than 48 hours, Illinois House Democrats introduced and approved nine budget bills. The Democrat budget plans to spend an extra $4 billion the State of Illinois will not…