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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…


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier: Pritzker’s Budget Raises Taxes and Fails to Deliver

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) released the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker presented a Budget Address and State of the State for members of the Illinois…


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 30, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier Supports Murray Center Workers

CENTRALIA, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is voicing support for the workers of Warren G Murray Center in Centralia who are taking a stand against poor leadership and lack…


Monday, January 26, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier Honors Promise to Improve “Dignity in Pay Act”

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is continuing his work to legislate on behalf of workers with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Meier was an outspoken critic of the…


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…


Monday, January 5, 2026
IDNR Revises South Zone Waterfowl Season Dates for 2026-2030

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has revised the South Zone waterfowl season dates for the 2026-2030 seasons based on input from waterfowl hunters. Under the revised plan, the…


Friday, December 19, 2025
Merry Christmas from Rep. Charlie Meier

Merry Christmas to You and Your Family! As 2025 draws to a close and we look ahead to the new year, I would like to wish you and your loved…


Thursday, December 18, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Responds to Shocking Study on Looming Energy Crisis

HIGHLAND, IL – Following the release of the 2025 Resource Adequacy Study by the Illinois Power Agency, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and the Illinois Commerce Commission warning of an impending energy…


Friday, December 12, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Disappointed After Governor Signs Assisted-Suicide Bill

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the statement following the Governor’s signing of SB 1950, which legalizes physician-assisted suicide in Illinois. “I am deeply disappointed in Governor Pritzker’s decision to…