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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Pritzker Administration Faces Criticism for Agency Failures
Last week saw a series of failures from the Pritzker administration, according to an update from an unknown speaker. The speaker, who has been advocating for changes to better care for citizens with developmental disabilities, highlighted two major issues: the failures at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) in providing timely professional licenses, and a damning audit of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).The speaker expressed their disappointment in the failures of these state agencies, stating, "These...
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LIHEAP Applications Now Open for Eligible Families Needing Utility Bill Assistance
Unknown: "LIHEAP applications are open now for eligible families who need utility bill assistance."Washington, D.C. - Families in need of assistance with their utility bills can now apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program, which aims to help eligible households afford their energy costs during the winter season, is now accepting applications.LIHEAP provides financial assistance to low-income families across the country, helping them cover the costs of heating and cooling their homes. The program is especially...
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Illinois Leads the Nation in Pumpkin Production
Illinois has cemented its position as the pumpkin capital of the United States, producing over 650 million pounds of pumpkins in 2021. This accounts for nearly 40 percent of the pumpkins grown in the entire country. The state's pumpkin production far surpasses that of its closest competitor, Indiana, which produced 181 million pounds."Illinois has been No. 1 in pumpkin production for many years, consistently producing more pumpkins than its closest competitor Indiana," said ***, a spokesperson for the Illinois Department of Agriculture.The abundance of...
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Meier: 'I was able to donate blood in Nashville this week. #feelsgoodtohelp #americanredcross'
In a Nov. 3 Facebook post, State Rep. Charlie Meier, R-Okawville, shared that he donated blood in Nashville.
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Illinois' Meier on poor treatment of CILA residents: 'Somebody has got to be there to watch out for them'
Illinois state Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) wants to see the state’s Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) program do more for the people they are intended to service.
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Meier: 'The 2022 Illinois State Fair Butter Cow has been unveiled'
Rep. Charlie Meier posted about the Illinois State Fair Butter Cow on Facebook.
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Incumbent Charlie Meier wins reelection bid, thanks voters
Republican Charlie Meier has won his reelection bid for District 108 fending off competition from Democrat Kacie Weicherding.
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Rep. Meier disputes Pritzker's claim about 'working with' Metro East officials
Illinois state Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) says he has not heard from Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker about the COVID-19 pandemic, and that he was not informed of new coronavirus restrictions targeting the Metro East area of the state, as Pritzker has publicly stated.
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Downstate Rep: If Pritzker were living in Springfield, he'd see the demise of small businesses more clearly
When Chicago was initially experiencing its COVID-19 outbreak, Gov. J.B. Pritzker shut down all activities in Southern Illinois even though there were no coronavirus cases, according to a Washington County state representative, and small businesses were among the hardest-hit casualties.
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Rep. Meier donates his pay raise to local charities
After leaders in the General Assembly scuttled a bill blocking a constitutionally mandated pay increase, Illinois state Rep. Charles Meier (R-Okawville) has pledged to donate his raise to five local charities.
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New tax plan will punish farmers, says Rep. Meier
Speaking from his own experiences, Illinois House Rep. Charles Meier (R-Okawville) said the graduated income tax being proposed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker would punish the state's farmers.
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Meier dedicates bridge in Madison County to lifelong Pocahontas resident
Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) dedicated a bridge to a lifelong Village of Pocahontas resident.
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Meier holds on against GOP challenger Moore
Rep. Charles Meier (R-Okawville) has been declared the runaway winner over Don Moore in their Republican primary battle in the 108th District.
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Meier gives Bartelso boys basketball team their due on House floor
Rep. Charles Meier (R-Okawville) backed a resolution Tuesday honoring the Bartelso Elementary School boys basketball championship team.
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Meier has flip-flopped enough, Moore says
Don Moore, a Troy Republican candidate for the 108th House District seat, is concerned that Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) did a turn about on tax increases.
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Moore is uneasy about Durkin-Madigan relationship
When it comes to politics in the United States, compromise is an important hallmark of good interparty relations; however, receiving funding from the opposite party is not viewed with the same positivity.
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Moore says making Illinois a sanctuary state is 'pandering to the left'
Don Moore, running in the 108th House District, believes the move to make Illinois a sanctuary state is far from helpful in the fight against illegal immigration.
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Meier signs onto bill to reverse controversial abortion measure
Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has become a co-sponsor of House Bll 4114, also known as the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act,” in hopes of reversing the recently enacted legislation that forces Medicaid and state insurance to pay for abortions at any time.
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Meier argues Illinois can't afford Obama library, says former leader should fund it himself
Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is co-sponsoring a resolution opposing the use of $100 million in state funds to build the Barack Obama Presidential Library in Chicago because the state cannot afford it, according to a recent announcement.
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Meier thanks supporters, fights Obama Library funding
Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) took to Facebook recently to update the community on his latest activity, including his co-sponsorship of legislation opposing a bill that asks taxpayers to fund the $100 million Obama Presidential Library in Chicago.