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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…


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, May 24, 2024
Rep. Meier Honors Vow to Support Amended HB 793, Encourages Further Improvements

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has continued to legislate on behalf of workers with severe developmental and intellectual disabilities. Meier, a member of the House Human Services…


Friday, May 24, 2024
Watch: Rep. Meier Addresses Concerns Regarding Amended HB793

Monday, May 13, 2024
Watch: Rep. Charlie Meier Advocates to Save Jobs at Developmentally Disabled WorkshopsWatch:

State Representative Charlie Meier expresses his concerns with House Bill 793, legislation that could put thousands of Illinoisans with developmental disabilities out of work.


Monday, May 13, 2024
Op-Ed: Legislature Must Stop HB 793 to Save the Jobs of Developmentally Disabled

Throughout my time in Springfield serving southern Illinois and portions of the Metro-East, I have worked hard to represent the best interests of the citizens in our state that live…