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Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Rep. Meier files bill to oppose vehicle mileage tax

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) filed legislation opposing any potential tax on the number of miles driven by Illinois motorists. A mileage tax placed on Illinois drivers continues to be…


Friday, January 19, 2018
Rep. Meier to host traveling office hours in Hamel on February 1

Thursday, January 18, 2018
Rep. Meier to host traveling office hours in Troy on February 1

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) will host traveling office hours in Troy on Thursday, February 1 to meet with constituents that have issues or questions concerning state government. “I enjoy…


Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Local schools to receive help with purchasing library books

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is pleased to announce that eight school districts in the 108th legislative district have been awarded funds from the School District Library Grant Program. “This…


Thursday, January 11, 2018
Audit of OIG’s process of investigating fraud and abuse in group homes released

Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino released an audit regarding the oversight of group homes for the developmentally disabled by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and it’s Office of the…


Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Rep. Meier files bill to reduce income tax

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) filed legislation on Wednesday to repeal the recent 32 percent income tax hike. The current income tax rate in Illinois is 4.95 percent and…