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Friday, June 5, 2026
Charlie’s Capitol Catch Up: Budget, Affordability, End of Session

Spring Session Ends with a Flurry of Legislative Action. State Representative Charlie Meier Votes No on Largest Budget in Illinois History “I voted no on this record-breaking, tax-hiking budget because…


Friday, May 15, 2026
Charlie’s Capitol Catch Up: Energy, Budget, Down on the Farm & More

With less than 3 weeks left in the Spring Session, there’s a lot going on. Here’s what you should know. Welcoming Local Women to Capitol for Leadership Event State Representative…


Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Charlie’s Capitol Catch Up: Bills, 2A, Around the District, & More

Last week was the House Third Reading Deadline. Let me fill you in. Moving Bills Ahead of last Friday’s deadline, I was working to make sure my bills were moving….


Monday, March 16, 2026
Charlie’s Capitol Catch Up: Pritzker, Energy, Storms

I hope you are all doing well after the storms! Here is an update on some things you may be interested in. Governor Pritzker Needs a Dose of Reality During…


Friday, March 6, 2026
Charlie’s Capitol Update: Economy, Education, Local Gov, & More

Theres a lot going on around the state, so here’s an update on some stuff you may like to know. Illinois’ Economy Looks Bleak, Says Moody’s and WalletHub “Everything is…


Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Charlie’s Capital Update: Budget Address, Energy, Taxes, & More

Here’s an update from Springfield on some topics you may be interested in. Pritzker’s Budget Blame Game Won’t Make Life More Affordable for Illinois Families Governor JB Pritzker delivered his…


Friday, February 6, 2026
Charlie’s Capitol Catch Up: Affordability, School Choice, Murray Center, & More

Here’s an update of on some important topics you should know about and what’s going on around the 109th district. Democrats Want to Tax Your Campfires & Firepits When it…


Friday, January 16, 2026
Charlie’s Capitol Catch Up: 2A, Energy, Hunting Season, & More

Here’s what’s going on in the 109th district. Second Amendment I’ve been hearing from many of you about your opposition to restrictive gun bills which would place more burdens on…


Friday, October 3, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up: Energy, Immigration, & All Things 109th District

State Representative Charlie Meier here, keeping you in the loop on all things Springfield and the 109th District. As your energy bills skyrocket, House Dems solution is to raise them…


Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up

New Laws, Tire Recycling, Blood Drive, Energy Crisis, & more! State Representative Charlie Meier’s (R-Okawville) bill, HB 2196, is now law. This law makes it easier for small poultry farmers to farm…