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Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Meier Awarded Legislator of the Year from IACAA for His Work Supporting Seniors

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) was awarded the Vince Demuzio Legislator of the Year from the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA) for 2025. Jessica Backs, Executive…


Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up

I’m back in Springfield this week for another busy deadline week in the House. This week is the deadline to pass Senate Bills through House Committees. I wanted to take…


Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Meier Celebrates Three Local Women at Capitol

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) honored Ann Schroeder, Jennifer Rick, and Stacey Pace to the Illinois Capitol to honor them as ‘Women to Watch’ at the annual…


Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up

I’ve been keeping busy in Springfield and around the district and would like to update you on some stuff you should know. Last week was an eventful deadline week, and…


Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Calls Out Mismanagement at DHS

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) joined State Representatives Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), Patrick Sheehan (R-Homer Glen), and Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) to discuss the failures and mismanagement at several…


Monday, March 31, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up

I hope you’ve all been doing well! I had another very busy week. In Springfield, we were scheduled to be in Session until last Friday, but the Speaker abruptly cancelled…


Thursday, March 27, 2025
Titus Jefferson Serves as Rep. Meier’s Page for the Day

State Representative Charlie Meier welcomed Titus Jefferson to Springfield to serve as his Page for the Day. Titus is from Pocahontas. He is an eighth grader in the Greenville School…


Thursday, March 27, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Takes Stand Against iGaming on KMOX

Rep. Charlie Meier joined Megan Lynch on Total Information AM to discuss his opposition to recent iGaming proposals. “This bill would bring slots and poker to the fingertips of millions…


Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Signs on to Anti-Corruption Package

SPRINGFIELD, IL – House Republican lawmakers presented a legislative proposal to bring forward an opportunity for ethics reform in the Illinois Capitol. The proposals aim to put the public’s faith…


Wednesday, March 12, 2025
WATCH: Meier Congratulates Nashville Lady Hornettes Basketball on State Championship

The Nashville High School Lady Hornettes basketball team trounced the Peoria Nortre Dame Irish to be crowned the IHSA Class 2A State Champions for the second time in program history….