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Thursday, March 30, 2017
It’s time to give the taxpayers a victory following Opening Day

Cardinals Opening Day against the Chicago Cubs is on the horizon, which is something most baseball fans can all look forward to. But there is something else I look forward…


Thursday, March 16, 2017
House Directs Auditor General to Audit Oversight of Group Homes for Developmentally Disabled

The Illinois House of Representatives recently approved legislation directing the Auditor General to conduct a performance audit of the Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs) program administered by the Illinois Department…


Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Statement on Governor Rauner’s Budget Address

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Highland) released the statement below following Governor Rauner’s annual budget address before the General Assembly: “I agree with Governor Rauner when he said we must ‘think…


Monday, February 6, 2017
Rep. Meier Appointed Spokesman for Agriculture & Conservation Committee

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) was recently chosen by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin to serve as Republican Spokesman for the Agriculture and Conservation Committee. The Spokesman role serves…


Friday, January 27, 2017
Lisa Madigan’s Attempt to Stop Paychecks for State Employees ‘Foolish’

On Thursday, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a motion in St. Clair County court to stop the Comptroller from sending paychecks to all state employees effective February 28, 2017….


Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Statement on Governor Rauner’s State of the State

Governor Bruce Rauner presented his third annual State of the State today before members of the Illinois General Assembly at the state capitol in Springfield. Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier…


Friday, January 13, 2017
Rep. Charlie Meier sworn into 100th General Assembly

Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) was sworn into office as State Representative of the 108th District at a ceremony held Wednesday, January 11 at the University of Illinois – Springfield. The year…


Friday, December 16, 2016
Rep. Meier: DHS making improvements to investigate abuse and neglect at group homes

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) served on the joint House and Senate Human Services Committee hearing held in Chicago on December 13. The committee discussed the abuse and neglect…


Monday, December 12, 2016
Rep. Meier to participate in legislative hearing to discuss abuse and neglect which took place in group homes

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and the Murray Parents Association are heading to Chicago on December 13th for a joint House and Senate Human Services Committee hearing to discuss…


Thursday, August 25, 2016
Rep. Meier Says Murray Center is ‘Alive and Well’, Welcomes New Resident

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) wants the public to know that the Warren G. Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois is “alive and well”. Murray Center is the…