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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…


Friday, May 8, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier Continues Fight for “Dignity in Pay Act” Funding

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is continuing his work to advocate on behalf of workers with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The “Dignity in Pay Act” passed during…


Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier Joins Advocates to Demand Changes at DHS

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and disability advocates held a press conference in Springfield to spotlight a series of reform bills aimed at addressing critical failures within the…


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…


Thursday, September 18, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Holds DHS Accountable as Local Client is Jailed

CARLYLE, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has been a strong supporter of intellectually and developmentally disabled people for years. Recently, Meier was informed that the system that is…


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

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Watch: Rep. Meier Co-Sponsors SB3753, Continues to Fight for Developmentally Disabled Individuals

State Representative Charlie Meier gives his support for Senate Bill 3753, legislation that implements stronger protections for developmentally disabled individuals and strict penalties for State-Operated Developmental Centers (SODC) and Community…


Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Rep. Meier Co-Sponsors Successful Effort to Crack Down on Irresponsible CILAs and Protect CILA Residents

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has worked for many years to protect residents with profound physical and mental disabilities living in Illinois’ State-Operated Developmental Centers (SODC) and…


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.