A new proposal is making the rounds in Springfield that would establish a new sales tax on services across the state. This new service tax would cover almost all services…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois House Republican lawmakers gathered at the Capitol today to show their support for law-abiding gun owners. State Representatives Charlie Meier (Okawville), Regan Deering (Decatur), and Patrick…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…