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Friday, October 9, 2015
New Murray Center Director Announced

The Warren G. Murray Development Center located in Centralia, Illinois will have a new director later this month. The new Center Director Mary Ann Smith will begin her first day…


Monday, October 5, 2015
Rep. Meier Receives Plassman Award for Improving the Lives of the Disabled

The Murray Parents’ Association recently awarded Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) with the Dr. Plassman Award for his dedication, and devotion to the residents of Murray Center and for…


Monday, September 28, 2015
Conversation with Charlie Meier & Bill Meyer Tonight in Hamel

Monday, September 21, 2015
Rep. Meier to Designate Portion of U.S. 50 for Fallen Soldier Sunday in Breese

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) will be hosting a ceremony to designate the section of United States Route 50 between the cities of Carlyle and Breese as the SSG…


Monday, September 14, 2015
Meier Receives ‘Play Maker Award’ from Unlimited Play

Rep. Meier was honored this weekend with the Play Maker Award from Unlimited Play for his help in passing legislation to make handicapped playgrounds more of a priority. This was…


Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Senior Fair in New Baden August 26 Hosted by Senator McCarter and Rep. Meier

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and State Senator Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) will host their third annual Senior Citizen Health fair Wednesday, August 26 at the New Baden American Legion Post…


Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Governor Signs Rep. Meier’s Legislation to Encourage More Handicap Accessible Parks in Illinois

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed legislation Wednesday sponsored by State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) to make handicap-accessible park projects a priority. According to Rep. Meier, “I introduced this legislation to…


Monday, August 10, 2015
Rep. Meier and Troy Police Department Hosting Free Paper Shredding Event Saturday, August 22

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and the City of Troy Police Department have teamed up to offer a FREE Paper Shredding event for local residents from 9:00am – 12:00pm…


Monday, August 10, 2015
New Federal Standard Affecting CDL Applicants and Renewals

In response to some confusion brought forth by CDL holders in the 108th district, Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) wants to remind Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders and applicants…


Friday, July 31, 2015
Rep. Meier Sponsors Legislation to Allow Active Duty Military to Carry a Firearm

In response to the horrific shootings which took the lives of five members of the U.S. Armed Forces in Chattanooga on July 16, Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) sponsored…