Illinois State Rep. Charles E. Meier (R-Highland)
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Recent News About Illinois State Rep. Charles E. Meier (R-Highland)
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Charlie Meier’s new law reduces regulation for small poultry farmers
State Representative Charlie Meier’s (R-Okawville) bill, HB 2196, has become law.
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Rep. Charlie Meier hosts tire recycling event in Greenville
State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) organized a free tire recycling event at the Bond County Fairgrounds in Greenville, drawing hundreds of local residents.
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Rep. Charlie Meier organizes community blood drive following cancer recovery
Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier is organizing a blood drive in partnership with the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce and ImpactLife.
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Rep. Charlie Meier’s poultry farming reform becomes law in Illinois
State Representative Charlie Meier’s bill, HB 2196, has been signed into law, changing regulations for small poultry farmers in Illinois.
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Meier criticizes governor’s approval of SB 328 over concerns for Illinois business climate
State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker’s recent signing of Senate Bill 328, a measure that Meier and other House Republicans argue will increase the number of frivolous lawsuits against Illinois...
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Charlie Meier announces completion of Wesclin School turn lane project
State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has announced the opening of a new turn lane at Wesclin School on Route 160 in Trenton, Illinois.
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Charlie Meier hosts tire recycling event in Trenton with strong community turnout
State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) organized a free tire recycling event at Trenton Community Park, attracting hundreds of residents.
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Charlie Meier introduces legislation targeting state green energy law amid rising electricity costs
State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has introduced two bills aimed at repealing Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) and studying ways to restore power plants in an effort to address rising electricity costs for families...
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Rep. Charlie Meier holds mobile office hours across 109th District
Rep. Charlie Meier recently conducted Mobile Office Hours throughout the 109th District, providing constituents a chance to express their concerns and discuss state issues with their State Representative.
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Charlie Meier supports federal move to defund Planned Parenthood
Today, Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier expressed his approval of the federal government's decision to cut off Planned Parenthood from federal funding through the "One Big Beautiful Bill."
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Meier donates lawmaker pay raise to Southern Illinois organizations
State Representative Charlie Meier of Okawville has chosen to donate his annual pay raise to local community organizations in Southern Illinois.
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Illinois libraries in 109th district receive grant for resource expansion
The Illinois Secretary of State has announced that multiple libraries within the 109th district will benefit from funding through the Public Library Per Capita Grant Program.
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Dedication ceremony held for John D. Cavaletto Agricultural Center
Kaskaskia College recently celebrated the dedication of the John D. Cavaletto Agricultural Center, formerly known as the Animal Disease Laboratory.
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Illinois Republicans sue over alleged constitutional violations on bill procedures
State Representative Charlie Meier, a Republican from Okawville, has joined fellow GOP members of the Illinois House and Senate in filing a lawsuit against alleged constitutional violations by Democrats.
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Rep. Meier donates multimeters honoring late student's legacy
State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has collaborated with the family of Caleb Thomas Elliott to donate multimeter digital testers to Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters throughout Illinois.
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Illinois Democrats pass historic budget amid criticism
Over the weekend, Illinois Democrats passed a budget that has been described as the largest in the state's history.
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Illinois representative criticizes fiscal year 2026 budget
State Representative Charlie Meier of Okawville has voiced his opposition to the recently passed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for Illinois.
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Illinois House declares day for electrical safety awareness
State Representative Charlie Meier has announced the successful passage of House Resolution 283, which designates August 11, 2025, as "Caleb’s Legacy: Electrical Awareness for a Safer Tomorrow Day."
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Illinois House advances assisted suicide bill despite opposition
The Illinois House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 1950, a measure that permits physician-assisted suicide.
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Illinois legislators debate record-breaking budget amid taxation concerns
I returned to Springfield this week for the final days of the spring legislative session, with anticipation building around the state budget, expected to be the largest in Illinois history.