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Friday, December 16, 2016
Rep. Meier: DHS making improvements to investigate abuse and neglect at group homes

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) served on the joint House and Senate Human Services Committee hearing held in Chicago on December 13. The committee discussed the abuse and neglect…


Monday, December 12, 2016
Rep. Meier to participate in legislative hearing to discuss abuse and neglect which took place in group homes

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and the Murray Parents Association are heading to Chicago on December 13th for a joint House and Senate Human Services Committee hearing to discuss…


Thursday, August 25, 2016
Rep. Meier Says Murray Center is ‘Alive and Well’, Welcomes New Resident

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) wants the public to know that the Warren G. Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois is “alive and well”. Murray Center is the…


Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Rep. Meier Supports Creation of Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation, Governor Signs Meier’s Bill to Recognize Bicentennial Farms

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) participated in Agriculture Day ceremonies today at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The highlights of Agriculture Day was Governor Bruce Rauner signing into law Rep. Meier’s…


Monday, August 1, 2016
Secretary of State Jesse White Reinstates Vehicle Registration Reminder Notices

Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that his office has reinstated the mailing of vehicle registration reminder notices to Illinois drivers. To offset the cost of the mailings, White is drafting…


Friday, July 1, 2016
Governor/Legislature Approve Stopgap Budget, Fully Funds K-12

On Thursday June 30th, the Illinois General Assembly and Governor Bruce Rauner approved a bipartisan stopgap budget less than 24 hours before the new fiscal year was set to begin…


Monday, May 16, 2016
General Assembly Approves $700 Million in Stopgap Funding for Human Services

The Illinois General Assembly reached a bipartisan agreement on Thursday, May 12 by approving $700 million in stopgap funding for Human Services. The legislation approved will provide much needed funding…


Friday, April 22, 2016
General Assembly Approves Stopgap Funding for Higher Ed

The Illinois General Assembly reached a bipartisan compromise Friday by approving legislation which will send $600 million in stopgap funding for higher education. “I am thrilled we have reached a…


Monday, April 11, 2016
Session Update

The Illinois House of Representatives completed its first week back in session for the week of April 4th. Throughout the week lawmakers scurried to get their legislation approved before the…


Thursday, March 31, 2016
Statement on Relocation of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency

The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released their recommendation to relocate the NGA in St. Louis. Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) released the…