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Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Kaskaskia College to receive state funding for building repairs

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) recently announced that the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) has signed off on Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) release of $11.3 million…


Thursday, September 6, 2018
Rep. Meier Receives Champion of Free Enterprise Award from Illinois Chamber

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce today released their legislative ratings for the 100th General Assembly. Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) was awarded the “Champion of Free Enterprise” award, in…


Monday, August 20, 2018
Rep. Charlie Meier Receives 4H Hall of Fame Award

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) was recently inducted into the Illinois 4-H Foundation Hall of Fame. The 4-H Foundation presented the award to Rep. Meier on Ag Day at…


Thursday, August 9, 2018
Senior Fair August 29 in Highland Hosted by Rep. Charlie Meier

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) will host his fifth annual Senior Citizen Health fair Wednesday, August 29 at the Weinheimer Community Center, located at 1100 Main Street in Highland, from…


Monday, August 6, 2018
Governor signs Rep. Meier’s bill making group home visit reports available to the public

Legislation sponsored by Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) to provide more transparency when a state designated agency visits Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs) a.k.a. “group homes” was signed into…


Thursday, July 19, 2018
Illinois Auditor General Audit Reveals Issues Concerning Oversight of Group Homes for Developmentally Disabled

Today, the Auditor General released a performance audit of the Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs) program administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS). The audit was directed by…


Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Governor Vetoes bill affecting Metro East Sanitary District

Gov. Bruce Rauner today vetoed Senate Bill 2368, saying it was a politically motivated attempt to undercut the good work of the Metro East Sanitary District (MESD) Board of Commissioners….


Thursday, July 5, 2018
Rep. Meier to Co-Host Free Solar Energy Workshop July 17 in Breese

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is co-hosting a free solar energy workshop with the University of Illinois Extension on Tuesday, July 17, 7:00 p.m. at the University of Illinois Extension,…


Monday, June 18, 2018
Letter to Governor Urging a Veto of SB 2368 – Bad Bill for Metro East Taxpayers

The Honorable Bruce Rauner Governor of Illinois 207 State House Springfield, IL 62706 Dear Governor Rauner, I am writing to urge you to veto Senate Bill 2368 sponsored by Senator…


Thursday, June 14, 2018
2018 Session Update from Rep. Charlie Meier

The legislature completed its regular session work for the 100th Illinois General Assembly on May 31, 2018. The 2018 session was a busy one for State Representative Charlie Meier. During…