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Thursday, April 30, 2015
Rep. Meier: Governor Rauner Restores $26 million in Funding to State Operations

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) released the following statement after Governor Bruce Rauner announced his plan to restore $26 million to state operations. The funding that was previously reduced…


Tuesday, April 28, 2015
BND: Hannah’s Playground closer to becoming a reality

The Belleville-News Democrat ran a good story this week about Hannah’s Playground in Breese.  It was Hannah’s Playground which inspired me to introduce my bill (HB 3457) to help build…


Monday, April 27, 2015
St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese Honored by Rep. Meier for Receiving 2015 Everest Award

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) recently recognized St. Joseph’s Hospital located in Breese for earning the prestigious 2015 Everest Award. Rep. Meier honored St. Joseph’s Hospital by passing House…


Friday, April 24, 2015
Meier Attends Lebanon Elementary Open House

On Sunday, April 19th Rep. Charlie Meier attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Lebanon Elementary School’s open house and unveiling the contents of a time capsule. The time capsule was…


Monday, April 20, 2015
Legislation to Encourage Handicap Accessible Parks Approved by House

On Wednesday, April 15 the Illinois House of Representatives approved legislation sponsored by State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) to make handicap-accessible park projects a priority. The legislation was inspired by…


Thursday, April 16, 2015
FFA Members Help Rep. Meier Move into Highland Office

Pictured from left to right Diane Rakers, Tim Reaka, Rep. Meier, and FFA members Mike Frank, Devon Frank, and Austin Woolf. On Saturday, April 11th members of the Future Farmers of…


Monday, April 13, 2015
Rep. Meier Relocates Highland Office

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier has relocated his Highland district office. The district office is now located at 121 Broadway (Route 160) in Highland.Rep. Meier’s office is open Monday-Friday from…


Friday, April 10, 2015
State Agency Hosts Open Forum at Murray Center for Parents and Employees

The Illinois Department of Human Services held an Open Forum at Murray Center on Wednesday, April 8th.  The forum was held for family members of Murray Center residents and its…


Friday, April 3, 2015
Statement on Death of Murray Center Resident

At 7:00 a.m. this morning State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) received a phone call from the Department of Human Services confirming the unfortunate death of a resident at the Warren…